Soil Compaction – Silent yield thief
Damage from soil compaction has significant impact on water infiltration, root development, nutrient uptake by crops and ultimately
Livestock emissions downplayed
Depiction of the livestock industry as a major emitter of greenhouse gas doesn’t usually consider its role in converting forages
Not your Grandparent’s soil
Data from the University of Illinois shows that on plots dating back to 1873, we have lost about 80% of
North American Farmers Warned To Prepare for a Long Dry Spell
“I don’t have enough evidence to sit here and beat my chest and say, ‘this is it,’ ” said Lerner.
Carbon Farming
Carbon farming is a broad set of agricultural practices across a variety of farm types that result in increased storage
Cargill joins regenerative agriculture movement
Regenerative agriculture has been gaining popularity in pockets of farming over the last several years, but now Cargill Inc., the
Step up to the plate – Jobs in Food and Agriculture
Search for employment resource sites across Canada, positions on farms, in food and beverage manufacturing, in distribution, and much more.
Increasing Long-Term Soil Carbon Storage
A long-term study shows compost is important to improving cropping systems and increasing carbon sequestration. It compared different management approaches
Soil Health Indicators
Almost all soils farmed long-term have been altered from their natural state. Most soils have become degraded due to a
Water – The Forgotten Nutrient
Water represents 80% of the weight of a newborn piglet and is the most essential of all nutrients. Yet, in