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Manure used to be viewed as a nuisance that had to be dealt with. Now, as fertilizer prices head north, it's viewed as a regenerative way to cut costs while replenishing needed nutrients.

With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil testing. Here are five reasons why fall testing may be more ideal than spring.

Missouri soils unlocked a ‘golden’ antibiotic 75 years ago that’s still used in livestock today.

“When you look at the big picture, ultimately regenerative agriculture practices will increase the value of your land over time,” says Jerry Hatfield.

Cover crops sequestered nearly three times as much greenhouse gas as the check fields. And acres with cover crops were carbon negative

In a strange twist of policy fate, global decarbonization may be stalled by global decarbonization. The issue at hand: sulfur, which is used in the form of sulfuric acid in the production of phosphorus fertilizer.

Understanding your farm’s soil microbiome can generate benefits including better yield and healthier watersheds, says Mike Riffle, field development and sustainability manager at Valent U.S.A.

With the global epidemic of food waste, valuable on-farm inputs are thrown out along with the food. For example,19% of all fertilizer is lost to food waste in the United States; worldwide that number increases to 23%.

Farm Journal and foundational partners introduce America’s Conservation Ag Movement special edition of the magazine.

The use of drainage control structures with water gates on field tile is the No. 1 practice the Stateler family says they have adopted.

Your state department of agriculture might have just the answer—and resources—you need.

Despite what proved to be wearisome season, farmers are back in the fields once again planting cover crops to help protect their soil .

Inspectors tested and discovered a harmful chemical in tainted sewer sludge from the Lapeer, Michigan waste water treatment plant, back in 2017. Those solids were used for fertilizer. Today, it’s still not an option.

While soil compaction is inevitable, especially during a wet spring or fall, it's important to recognize and fix problem areas.

While soil compaction is inevitable, especially during a wet spring or fall, it's important to recognize and fix problem areas.

When, how and where you soil test makes a difference.

When, how and where you soil test makes a difference.

Denitrifying bioreactors, otherwise known as bark beds, are effective in reducing nitrogen losses

This manure system reclaims sand and solids, concentrates liquid nutrients.

New twist brings back traditional farming practice.

Schrack Family farms, located in Pennsylvania, is older than our independence but focused on new technology to keep them sustainable.

Nine years ago, one of the first bioreactors was installed on Mike Bravard’s farm near Jefferson, Iowa. Last week, that bioreactor was reconditioned, all in an effort to make water cleaner for people downstream.