Decades of scientific research tells us that improving nutrient management and rebuilding soil health in farm fields can increase productivity for farmers and deliver a range of conservation benefits.

Even when harvest wraps up and the bins are full, the work isn’t done. The choices you make after harvest can make or break next year’s crop, especially when it comes to soil management. Well-managed ...

Stop guessing on fertilizer. Learn how soil testing maximizes crop yields, reduces input costs and protects regional water ...

Understanding how common management practices influence physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil health is key to fostering sustainable agricultural production systems that balance the ...

A new report from the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI) highlights the environmental and economic advantages of soil health management systems ...

Did you know that it takes, on average, about 180 years to form 1 cubic centimeter of soil? That is 2.3 times the life expectancy for Americans – all to produce a small quantity of soil that fits in a ...

(Beyond Pesticides, April 30, 2025) A literature review published in Ecosystem Services by researchers at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies and Rodale Institute European Regenerative Organic Center ...

Pasture cropping as a land management practice can pay off for producers on lands where environmental conditions are ...

Healthy soil is the heartbeat of every thriving garden and farm, and caring for it goes far beyond just adding fertilizer. From compost and worm castings to biochar and sustainable management ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says it has intensified field assessments across Zimbabwe to evaluate the impact of improved soil management interventions being ...