
Tag Archives soil health

Soil health benchmarking survey in Alberta
Researchers at the Chinook Applied Research Association’s Soil Health Lab have adapted a soil health assessment from Cornell University to evaluate Alberta soils

Supersized grain carts a weighty problem
They can boost harvest efficiencies, but also ramp up risk of serious soil compaction. Here are some tips to reduce that risk

Getting greener: How Prairie cereals have reduced their carbon footprint
Reports shed new light on Prairie cereal growers’ work implementing best practices

Cropland threatened by toxic metals: study
Up to 17 per cent of agricultural land at risk

Saskatchewan farm making compost pellets for added fertilizer
After years of trials, Kyle Heggie thinks his system is crop-ready

It may be time for lime on acid soils
Liming may be an expensive option — but it’s the only proven method to raise soil pH

Soil pH levels can help make seeding decisions
The pH scale is exponential, so small changes in pH mean big shifts in acidity or alkalinity

Peer groups are a pathway to improved soil health
A variety of organizations have developed programs that allow producers to learn more about taking care of their soil

Soil organic matter and carbon sequestration
Changes in cropping practices over time have significantly improved soil quality

Prairie farmers have mixed views of sustainable agriculture push
Suggesting that producers change their practices when the status quo is working for them can be a reach