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The Dirt on Cover Crops

Modern Farmer

What’s cover cropping all about, anyway? As with many eco initiatives, what was old is new again: Cover crops (or fallow season plantings; see more below) were first used during the Roman Empire as a way to boost the soil quality in vineyards. Cover crops refer to vegetation planted in empty fields— covering the soil, get it?—at

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Use These 3 Tips to Improve Soil Nutrient Levels

Agriculture for Life

Opting for clean, nutrient-dense organic formulations that serve to heal and regenerate damaged soils will lead to better crop production for years to come. There are several different ways to add fertilizer to a field, a crop, home garden, or lawn environment. Not every method is right for every fertilizer.