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. Cover crops and no-till can limit soil loss, reduce run-off, enhance biodiversity, […]
Two Educational Programs are scheduled for August 10. In the morning there will be program on cover crops and soil health sponsored by the Sussex County Conservation District with University of Delaware and Delaware State University. In the afternoon, there will be a session on conducting on-farm research. More details will be provide in future […]
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 Delmarva Peninsula with a wide array of tools to meet […]
Visit The Fertilizer Institute’s website to learn more about this annual conference, held this year from June 12-14 in Minneapolis.