February 18, 2020 by minnehahacd
‘We really wanted to get cattle integrated into our cropland and put more into the soil [so that it] will give back to us.’ See how these forward-thinking, South Dakota farmers started experiencing the benefits of soil health through a change in their approach to grazing.
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IT’S TIME TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR TREE ORDER FOR 2021! The 2021 tree order form is ready to go, just waiting for you to complete and return! Take a look around your place and put your wish list together. Please note that the orders are due by March 3, 2021. If you have any questions, […]
SOIL HEALTH COALITION’S SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER Here’s the latest edition of Soil Visions, the Soil Health Coalition’s newsletter! If you’re interested in learning more about specific topics, contact the Soil Health Coalition with your soil health questions and/or visit the technical resource pages of their website.
INCREASING ADOPTION OF SOIL CONSERVATION PRACTICES Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate three or more crops and to graze livestock on cropland, according to a survey of producers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska. Newswise — Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate […]
FARMER DISCOVERS STARK EVIDENCE OF PAST EROSION An excavation project in farmer David Kruger’s field revealed that almost all of the topsoil had eroded from the top of a low ridge down a relatively gentle 7% slope. If not for Kruger’s good soil health practices, the problem could have been worse. As a kid, Twin […]
DISTRICT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY Just a reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in recognition of Labor Day. On this day, we especially want to thank all those who work hard to ensure that conservation practices are implemented!
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