Agrinews-pubs.com

Economics of soil health: Study shows economic benefits of

WEB85% — Net income increased for 85% of farmers growing corn and 88% of farmers growing soybeans. 67% — Reported a higher yield than their conventional …

Actived: 4 days ago

URL: https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/news/science/2021/04/29/economics-of-soil-health-study-shows-economic-benefits-of-soil-health-practices/

Soil Microbiology 101: 10 benefits of soil microorganisms

WEBKey beneficial roles of soil microorganisms: 1. Decompose organic materials. 2. Recycle nutrients in the soil by converting organic materials into forms plants and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Over 3,400 Hoosiers now covered by INFB Health Plans

WEBOver 3,400 Hoosiers now covered by INFB Health Plans. April 25, 2021 at 10:10 am CDT. Williams. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Farm Bureau announced Indiana …

Category:  Health Go Health

Field of Dreams: If you build biodiversity, soil health will come

WEBCover crops are plants that are used to slow erosion, improve soil health, enhance the availability of water and control weeds, pests and diseases while building …

Category:  Health Go Health

Check soil health with ‘undies’ – AgriNews

WEBWhether you’re on crop, range or forestland, the quick and dirty way to test your soil health is by “planting” a pair of new cotton underwear in the site you’re curious …

Category:  Health Go Health

Grants boost cover crop technical assistance – AgriNews

WEBCHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Farmers adopting cover crops through Farmers for Soil Health can receive enhanced technical assistance. The recent $13.6 million grants …

Category:  Health Go Health

Current rural healthcare environment ‘not sustainable’

WEBThe current rural healthcare environment is not sustainable, Morgan said, adding “we need new reimbursement models and new provider-type models.”. …

Category:  Health Go Health

U of I receives funding to create, expand mental health resource

WEBThe NCFRSAC network will expand programs that provide professional agricultural behavioral health interventions, support farm telephone hotlines and websites and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Healthy soils support plants that feed thriving livestock

WEBHealthy soils produce healthy plants that feed healthy livestock. “If we’re going to rely on forages for our animals, we must have a healthy, nutrient-dense soil,” …

Category:  Health Go Health

Farmers for Soil Health cover crop payments – AgriNews

WEBCover crop payments from Farmers for Soil Health are available statewide. If a field was planted to cover crops for the first time in fall 2023, it is eligible for a three …

Category:  Health Go Health

Focus on a variety of factors to improve soil health – AgriNews

WEBOne way to build soil health is to plant a perennial crop such as alfalfa. “If everyone could grow alfalfa on one-third of their acres every year, soil health gets really …

Category:  Health Go Health

FBN Health rolls out nationwide in all 50 states with year-round

WEBFarmers Business Network, the leading direct-to-farm ag tech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, announced updates to FBN Health — Health Coverage …

Category:  Health Go Health

25 years of safety: National child agricultural safety

WEBApril 25, 2022 at 12:50 pm CDT. Expand. The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety has been promoting safety on the farm since 1997. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Loyal to the soil: Lawmakers hear importance of soil health

WEBGuest speakers at the March 6 rally extolled the importance of soil health as it serves as the foundation for all life. “This is the third annual Soil Health Week …

Category:  Health Go Health

Conservation remains priority for USDA and crop insurers

WEBCrop insurance paid out more than $20 billion during the 2022 crop year to keep farmers in business after disaster. “For us, crop insurance is a priority,” Bonnie …

Category:  Health Go Health

Amish put faith in God’s will and herd immunity over vaccine

WEBLANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — When health care leaders in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country began laying out a strategy to distribute COVID-19 …

Category:  Health Go Health

Students prepare for medical careers through the College of ACES

WEBVisit the Voices of ACES blog at aces.illinois.edu/blog to read more about Moy’s experiences and learn about global health internships from Nicole Park, a senior …

Category:  Health Go Health

Agriculture workers risk safety and health during pandemic

WEBThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not keep track of complaints involving agricultural workers, which are primarily migrant workers who travel …

Category:  Health Go Health

Low-stress cattle handling has domino effect on improved health

WEBThe Benefits. When we are stressed, we’re more likely to succumb to a cold or change in behavior. The same rings true for cattle — they can experience health …

Category:  Health Go Health

To Your Good Health: Choose the right exercise for arthritis relief

WEBThere is an auto-immune component to both diseases. Without treatment, RA leads to joint deformities, whereas AS causes new bone formation, leading to pain …

Category:  Health Go Health