But modern agriculture’s deep plowing and heavy machinery do more harm than good, by disrupting the natural pathways through ...

The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.

One of the most common examples involves the use of manure. Gardeners frequently incorporate raw manure in the fall or ...

Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg share how they partnered to overcome the hurdles of adopting no-till and using cover crops.

Soil organisms keep harmful organisms in check, break down organic matter into natural fertilizer, distribute oxygen and ...

Regenerative farming practices based on principles of no-till—combined with cover crops and a diversity of crops—can basically lead to less agrochemical reliance, better soil organic matter contents, ...

Farmers have long debated which practices do the most to keep their soil healthy. Now, after pulling data from 21 long-term ...

Farmers are cutting nitrogen use, improving soil structure and boosting crop resilience with carbon-rich liquid inputs and minimal‑till systems.

SOYBEAN KING: Maryland farmer Chris Weaver set a world record last year with 154.98 bushels per acre for nonirrigated, ...

Meanwhile, Joe has a variety of other projects either in the works or on the horizon. He has been working on projects related ...

Natalie Sturm first learned about the Dakota Lakes Research Farm as part of an undergraduate cropping systems class. She was so inspired she emailed the farm manager, Dwayne Beck, asking if he was ...

Soil aggregates are the basic units of soil structure and serve as a reservoir for soil carbon, playing a crucial role in the carbon cycle of ecosystems. The pore characteristics of soil aggregates ...