
Tag Archives land management — page 2

Here’s how to take control of the soil sampling process
Much can go wrong when soil sampling — here are the key things to keep in mind when getting the dirt on nutrients levels

Britain outlines post-Brexit farm policy in bill

There are many ways to view — and treat — soil
Healthy soil is a precious resource and we need to think more about that as we plan for our future

Cover crops ‘essential’ to in-field grazing
Producers need to more closely mimic nature to avoid long-term soil health issues, says USDA conservationist

Dishing the dirt on soil health a big draw
It will be a packed conference hall when soil health experts gather in Edmonton in December

Balance your soil nutrient budget this fall through soil testing
Nitrogen prices have reached lows not seen in over a decade

The door to Europe isn’t quite open yet
The EU trade deal is now a go, but ‘very few producers’ have signed up for a program that makes their cattle eligible

Controlled traffic farming can have a positive impact on soils
The practice of always running equipment on the same ‘tramlines’ is rare in Alberta, but study says it pays major dividends

It pays to have a plan before turning your cattle out on pasture
Bountiful, nutritious forage doesn’t happen by accident — here’s how to plan for success on your ranch

Keeping land in grass has a side benefit
Young beef producers need affordable access to grassland if the industry is going to grow
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