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  1. Soil Health Tour and Event Scheduled for Northwest Ohio

    Author(s): Rachel Cochran Henry, CCA/CPAg , Author(s): Sarah Noggle

    Paulding County Extension will be hosting two events in Northwest Ohio in August: a soil health tour and a follow-up event with a guest speaker. The soil health tour includes stops around Northwest Ohio showcasing different practices to help improve soil health. A map of tour stops can be found at go.osu.edu/soilhealthtour and will be updated as tour stops are confirmed. The tour stops will be accessible from Friday, August 13th to Thursday, August 19th.

    Issue: 2021-24

  2. The Dirt on Soil Health: What Did the Evaluation Say?

    Author(s): Stephanie Karhoff, CCA , Author(s): Chris Zoller

    Ohio State University Extension developed The Dirt on Soil Health: Investing Below the Surface webinar series this past winter.  The eight-week program featured Extension professionals, industry representatives, and farmers as presenters.  Topics included:

    Issue: 2021-15

  3. Soil Health Webinar Focuses on Cover Crop Management

    The February 4th session of the webinar series The Dirt on Soil Health: Investing Below the Surface will focus on cover crop management. Dr. Hans Kok will begin by reviewing important management considerations for planting and establishing successful cover crop stands. Dr. Kok is an independent consultant based out of Indianapolis and project director with the Conservation Technology Information Center, as well as the lead agronomist for the Indiana In-Field Advantage Network. Eric Niemeyer will join Dr. Kok for the Q&A session.

    Issue: 2021-03

  4. Improved Soil Health Linked to Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency Across Corn Belt

    Author(s): Jordan Wade , Author(s): Steve Culman , Author(s): Cassandra Brown

    Most farmers value soil health in theory, but few studies have worked to place an actual agronomic value on soil health. A study published earlier this spring found that a 10% improvement in certain soil health measurements increased relative yields by an average of 5% across N fertilizer rates. In other words, good soil health means getting more bang for every buck spent on fertilizer.

    Issue: 2021-02

  5. Soil Health Seminar Focuses on What Soil Health Tests Tell You

    Author(s): Steve Culman , Author(s): Cassandra Brown

    Soil testing for nutrient analysis (standard soil testing) has a rich history and many available resources in Ohio. But an increasing number of farmers are interested in overall soil health, which incorporates chemical, physical, and biological soil properties. Science and testing resources for soil health is still under development in many ways.

    On January 21, as part of the 2021 Soil Health Winter Seminar Series, we will be discussing soil health tests and how you can apply this information on the farm. 

    Issue: 2021-02
  6. Frost burnt wheat

    Interested in Soil Health? Learn together with OSU Extension

    Author(s): Steve Culman , Author(s): John Fulton , Author(s): Jason Hartschuh, CCA , Author(s): Elizabeth Hawkins , Author(s): Eric Richer, CCA

    Improving soil health (SH) can provide a variety of benefits including improved water infiltration, increased water holding capacity, and increased nutrient availability. However, it can be challenging to quantify these benefits in the field.

    Issue: 2020-11

  7. The PLFA Soil Health Test

    Co-Author:  Vinayak Shedekar, Postdoctoral Researcher OSU

    Issue: 2019-09

  8. Solvita ® CO2 Respiration Soil Health Test

    Co-Author:  Vinayak Shedekar, Postdoctoral Researcher OSU

    Issue: 2019-08

  9. The Haney Test for Soil Health

    The Haney test was developed by Rick Haney of United States Department of Agriculture-Ag Research Service in Temple, Texas. 

    Issue: 2019-07

  10. Transitional No-Till

     

       
    Issue: 2018-41

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