Soil

The Natural Resources Conservation Service says drought resilience starts before the next rainfall shortage.
Cover crops may improve soil and reduce input needs over time, but producers should budget carefully before expanding acreage.
Applications are open through July 27, 2026, on Grants.gov.
The coalition says the program was designed to make cover crop enrollment faster and easier for producers.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is using cattle waste to help power its dairy operation and cheese production.
State agriculture leaders say the new “Nine Lakes of East Tennessee” designation could boost tourism and industry investment.
Conservation programs may work better when they recognize yield risk and cash-flow pressure during adoption.
Fred Nichols with Huma joins us to discuss the 4 R’s of nutrient stewardship and how farmers are adapting best practices in today’s evolving ag economy.
Huma Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Fred Nichols joins us to discuss rising interest in carbon-based products, soil health strategies, and fertilizer cost concerns.
Vermicompost business helps boost soil health from the ground up.