by CJ @ Ivingo | Oct 6, 2017 | News
VIENNA, Md. (Aug. 29, 2017) — Improvements in equipment and technology have helped farmers better utilize fertilizer, but behind that is good decision making, using what the industry has deemed the 4Rs. Launched by the Fertilizer Institute, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship...
by CJ @ Ivingo | Sep 19, 2017 | Resources
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2017 – Soil health practices such as cover crops and no-till can result in an economic return of over $100 per acre, according to a set of case studies jointly released by the National Association of Conservation Districts and Datu Research, LLC....
by CJ @ Ivingo | Jun 22, 2017 | Funding, Past Funding Opportunities
When it comes to improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay, a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work. A unique conservation plan is required for every farm in the watershed. NRCS and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are joining forces to provide farmers on the...
by CJ @ Ivingo | Jun 13, 2017 | Resources
“When I first got here I think the perception was that time at the desk wasn’t a very good use of your time, but it is,” Byrum says. “That’s especially true today. We’ve got a lot more skin in the game so we need to know what direction we’re going and how our yields...
