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Indianapolis hosts 2016 Soil Health Summit

January 22, 2016by administrator

#SHPsummit16 JOANNA SCHROEDER JANUARY 22, 2016 The 2016 Soil Health Summit has kicked off in Indianapolis. Only two years old, the Soil Health Partnership has a goal to learn more […]

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2015 sets record for warming

January 20, 2016by administrator

Check out this Washington Post story about how warm we were in 2015. Click here.

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THREE FARMERS HONORED FOR THEIR RESPONSIBLE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

January 14, 2016by administrator

Jan. 13, 2016 Source: No Till Farmer news release Three farmers have been honored for their efficient and effective use of applied fertilizer in their no-till systems. Considered Responsible Nutrient […]

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STRIPS establish prairies in Iowa fields

September 10, 2015by administrator

Check out this test plot research on prairie strips.

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Farmers: Healthy soil means cleaner water

September 10, 2015by administrator

From John Hult, Argus Leader Mayor calls topsoil waterflow demonstration “one of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen” How long does it take for the soil to absorb two […]

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NEW DISCOVERY COULD LEAD TO SALT TOLERANT CROPS

September 8, 2015by administrator

Sep. 8, 2015 Seed World magazine reports: German researchers identify a protein family that helps plants to grow in salt, and outlined a mechanism for how these proteins aid the […]

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Myanmar floods deal major blow to country’s agriculture

September 4, 2015by administrator

While assessments are underway, situation remains largely ignored by international community A family looking out from their partially-submerged house in the Irrawaddy delta region of Myanmar outside Pathein, August 20, […]

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Workshop examines economics of soil health

August 26, 2015by administrator

Aug. 20, 2015: In this International Year of Soils, much attention is being directed to soils and soil health. While scientists explore soil composition and characteristics, more work needs to be […]

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NOAA REPORTS JULY WAS HOTTEST MONTH EVER RECORDED

August 25, 2015by administrator

Aug. 24, 2015 USA Today reports: July was the hottest month worldwide since records began being kept in 1880, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Thursday. The temperature […]

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK’S CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER TOUR

August 19, 2015by administrator

Aug. 19, 2015 – Source: Conservation Technology Information Center news release Nearly 250 farmers, crop advisors, ag retailers, agribusiness leaders, non-profit staffers, government agency representatives and policymakers spent August 12 on […]

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Thanks to our Silver Sponsors

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development • Bayer CropScience • CropLife Canada • Farm Credit Canada

Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors

Canadian Fertilizer Institute • Coalition on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases • Ducks Unlimited • DuPont Pioneer • Farm Foundation, NFP • Nature Conservancy • NRCS • North Dakota: North Dakota Trade Office, North Dakota Department of Agriculture, North Dakota Corn Growers Association • Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture • SaskCanola • The Fertilizer Institute • USDA-ARS

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