
Tag Archives soil health

Improving soil is a long process involving lots of trial and error
Soil health principles are well known but putting them into practice takes time and patience

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show looks to lock in land base
GFM plans to buy research land for eastern Discovery Farm

Soil testing should be a cornerstone of your farm, says agronomist
Develop management zones, consider mobile nutrients, and don’t neglect phosphorus, says Matt Gosling

Everyone wants healthy soil… even if they can’t define it
Different farms have different needs, but all fall under the five principles for improving soil health

Soil health is a whole meal deal, says researcher
The properties of healthy soils are interlinked and good management addresses all of them, says Gurbir Dhillon

‘Report card’ aims to raise awareness of soil health
Handing out marks on topics such as organic matter and cover cropping is meant to raise awareness

Cooking up a successful recipe for improved soil health
Brendon Rockey’s farm is far different than most, but his winning formula has lessons for other growers

Preserving highly productive soil is critical for tomorrow
In my hometown, across the province and around the world, top-quality soil is being lost to development

Willing to share a little dirt? Samples wanted

Stop fighting Mother Nature — because you’re going to lose
Most farmers in Alberta still love tractors more than biology and are heading for big trouble, says Dwayne Beck
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