Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. Looser, well-structured soils minimize compaction and enable tubers to grow uniformly.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

Farming and ranching involve the fields of biology, ecology, chemistry, botany, physics, geology, meteorology, politics, economics, psychology and mechanics, just to name a few. Cropland to Pastureland As discussed in part 2 of this series, many conventional cropping practices acidify the soil unnaturally quickly. in some spots.

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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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Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

It is teeming with a wide variety of organisms, each playing a unique role in maintaining soil health and fertility. From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. This might result in reduced soil fertility and productivity.

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RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We just opted to switch gears into something different to grow a higher value crop,” says Rick. “We For example, while they plant around 1000 bushes an acre in rows, they decided to also plant a cover crop between the rows in the orchard to reduce soil compaction and prevent erosion. “We

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