Soil Health Resources for Farmers in the First State
This calculator aids farmers with decision support regarding cover crop residue persistence, as well as the amount and timing of nitrogen availability. (via Precision Sustainable Agriculture) Learn more and get started using the tool at https://covercrop-ncalc.org/
“Soil life is a PhD project based out of UC Davis in collaboration and with support from USDA-NRCS. We are on a mission to change the way the world looks at soil.” A great education site for teachers and conservation partners, with loads of helpful infographics to communicate the importance of soils and good soil health. Learn more at soillife.org
On May 12, the University of Delaware and the USDA Northeast Climate Hub hosted a screening for a new film featuring three farms on Delmarva. “Delmarva and the Ground for Change” is an environmental documentary created by filmmaker Karrah Kwasnik. According to the landing page on the USDA Climate Hubs website, “Environmental stewardship of farmers around the Chesapeake and Delaware […]
Rent confidently for the good of the soil, for the good of your land. LandownerHelp.com links to: ag land leasing templates a conservation ag leasing guide a conversation guide recorded webinars and other resources to help landowners and farmers learn how to build solid, structured & mutually beneficial agreements that will enrich the soil and protect natural resources for generations […]
via WMDT47 – August 16, 2018 by Justina Coronel Sussex County farmers have pulled out their dirty underwear from the ground after leaving them in their for a month as part of the ‘Soil Your Undies Challenge’. The underwear is completely shredded into pieces, which is good news, because that means the soil is healthy, as the soil’s earth worms and microbes […]
A virtual farmer panel hosted by the Sussex Conservation District discussed soil health topics on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Featuring Steve Groff, Blaine Hitchens, Steve Kraszewski and Aaron Thompson.
Visit: https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2020/february/cover-crops-study-agriculture-planting-soil-preservation-carvel-center/ UDaily Article by Michele Walfred Photos by Michele Walfred, Jamie Taraila and Jarrod Miller February 14, 2020 Winter is anything but a “slow” season in agriculture. Delaware’s winter months are as vital as spring’s planting, summer’s growth and autumn’s harvest. Winter is the time to cover up. For thousands of acres of Delaware farmland, the crucial seasonal practice adds a […]
Visit: https://sites.udel.edu/agronomy/2022/03/25/cover-crop-biomass-and-termination-considerations/ Delaware Agronomy Blog- by Jarrod Miller, Amy Shober, & Mark VanGessel, March 25, 2022 The benefits of cover crops to the following corn crop can include additional nitrogen (N) or weed suppression, but maximizing these benefits requires later termination to build greater biomass. These N and weed control characteristics are especially appealing this season as input costs are […]
Visit: https://www.farmers.gov/conservation/climate-smart USDA offers voluntary programs and services to help you build soil health, sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance productivity and commodity marketability, and mitigate the impacts of climate change while building resilience to strengthen your operation.
Visit: https://northeastcovercrops.com/ The Northeast Cover Crops Council is an organization comprised of farmers and representatives from agribusiness, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and universities. Their site includes research specific to each state in the Northeast Region, and decision tools, including Cover Crop Explorer and Species Selector Tool.