How Healthy Is a Farm’s Soil? Check How Active Its Microbes Are
Researchers developed a probe that could help farmers better understand their land by measuring the electric current from the tiny creatures in the dirt.
$3M grant funds cover crop breeding for organic farmers
A Cornell-led national network of scientists and farmers is developing new varieties of cover crops that are better adapted to local regions and stressors – changes that could carry a bevy of long-term and sustainable benefits for organic growers.
The Root Project: comparing the root structure of common cover crops
The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative developed detailed drawings of roots on common cover crops
Cornell soil health experts offer advanced online course
The Cornell University Soil Health program is preparing for an upcoming international advanced soil health course for practitioners, educators, and students.
New Edition of Building Soils for Better Crops Now Available
The new 4th Edition of Building Soils for Better Crops is now available as FREE pdf download.
Pandemic Cover Crop Program
Farmers who seeded cover crops before spring 2021 crops may be eligible for a $5.00 / Acre crop insurance discount. Deadline to report acres to FSA is June 15!