Ten years of work result in the discovery of the gene that allows plants and mycorrhizal fungi to interact and could lead to plants that require less fertilizer and can survive and thrive in arid environments.
Thanks to Kara Pugsley and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition for sharing this article with us!
South Dakota farmers are planting something new to...
Current corn prices along with reduced availability of perennial pasture have some producers asking about the economics of turning cropland into forage for cow/calf...
Regardless of your irrigation status, you'll find great tips here on improving spring pastures, getting more forage with less nitrogen, adding legumes and preventing and reducing parasite problems.
If you're harvesting cover crops, here's how you might use them in pasture. Or consider this as the beginning of a plan to have your livestock spend more time in pasture in the winter, and less time being fed by you.
Environmentalists have a range of perspectives on regenerative grazing, but overall, many view it positively as a more sustainable alternative to conventional livestock management...
Regenerative grazing is a sustainable livestock management approach designed to improve soil health, increase biodiversity, and sequester carbon while promoting animal welfare. It focuses...
