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Show Me the Money

When trying to promote new practices there’s often a change needed in the cropping rotation or in the current farming operation. I am often told by farmers to “show them the money”.  I know that economics is not the only thing that drives farmers to make changes on their farms, but it is an important factor in their decision-making process. ...

A Successful Second Series: Advanced Soil Health Training Workshop

From the classroom to the field, Illinois agricultural professionals came together for a second series of the Advanced Soil Health Training Workshop (ASHT) to build their knowledge of the practices and principles that improve soil health. Click HERE to read more!  

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Soil Health Profiles

A growing number of farmers and ranchers from across the country are using cover crops and soil health management systems to improve the health and productivity of their soil. “Unlocking the Secrets in the Soil"  

Soil Health Institute Releases Action Plan

View the National Soil Health Action Plan

Final Reflections and Lessons from Retailer Cover Crop Trial

In a previous ISAP blog post, we introduced a trial partnership between Illini FS and The Nature Conservancy, with funding from the Illinois Soybean Association. Using Illini FS cover crop drilling and Nu-tracker soil testing services, we implemented seven split-field cover crop trials. These plots were subjected to three rounds of soil and plant tissue testing to better educate retailers...