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Biological Inoculants for Soil Health

As part of efforts to improve the soils and quality and yield of produce at Tobacco Road Farm we have been utilizing a biological inoculant made from locally sourced microorganisms. This inoculant...

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Book excerpt: Agriculture in Transition by Donald Schriefer

Agriculture in Transition is the last word on eco-farming systems from America’s “environmental agronomist” – Donald L. Schriefer. A pioneer in developing an awareness of the relation of tillage to...

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Role of AM Fungi in Agricultural Ecosystems

Today we are going to examine the role arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi play in providing phosphorus and other benefits to plants and the impact of chemical fertilizers on plant-fungi symbiosis....

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How Do I Decide What Amount of Nutrients to Apply?

Nutrients like calcium, boron and manganese travel primarily in the xylem or the water transport system of the plant. Source

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Tractor Time Episode 29: Glen Rabenberg, Soil Expert

Rather than conforming to the traditional methods of soil science, Glen brings his knowledge of animal science and applies it to the soil. Source

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A Hack for Making Winter Manure

Covering the manure is critical because you don’t want it to be too wet. Source

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