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Addressing Compaction During the Regenerative Transition: Part 1

UnderstandingAg

Soil compaction is the most common problem that I have encountered on farms as I travel across the Midwest. It is so prevalent that it’s easy to forget that compaction is a symptom , not an inherent property of soil. Soil aggregates are the building blocks of healthy soil. Where does that carbon come from?

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Talking Integrated Pest Management at Blossom Farms

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Attendees gathered in the cover cropped orchard to discuss their observations and management strategies for key walnut pests this season. The BIOS project is now collaborating with Blossom Farms to assess the effectiveness of mating disruption, cover cropping, and natural enemy releases in reducing pest populations.

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Planting the ‘Prairie Berry’ — Solstice Berry Farm, Crossfield, Alberta

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We just opted to switch gears into something different to grow a higher value crop,” says Rick. “We In 2007, after the perennial berry had established, the Gelowitz’s enjoyed their first harvest. The Saskatoon berry harvest takes place anywhere from the third week of July to mid-August, depending on the weather. “We

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Growing media – Properties, benefits and usage

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It is also used as a soil amendment to improve texture and moisture retention. Peat Moss Peat moss is an organic material harvested from peat bogs, known for its lightweight and high water retention capabilities. Therefore, this mix is ideal for this kind of systems, especially for crops such as lettuce, herbs, and other leafy greens.

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To Reverse a Troubling Trend, Farmers Are Adding Rocks to Their Fields

Modern Farmer

Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. To his surprise, the basalt blended with his soil as if it were just one more thing that had blown in on the wind. Chris Rauch’s son Andre pulls soil samples from their dryland wheat farm.