Managing cattle for soil and watershed health
In contrast to the popular view of cattle as climate destroyers, they can actually help mitigate climate change. Excerpted from Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity by Sandra Postel.
Supporting the Soil Carbon Sponge
Microbiologist, climate scientist and founder of Healthy Soils Australia Walter Jehne discusses climate and soil health. Interviewed by Tracy Frisch, Acres U.S.A., first published on Eco-Farming Daily, re-posted here un-cut and with permission. WALTER JEHNE is an internationally known Australian … Continued
Turning Soils into Sponges: Mitigating Drought and Reducing Flooding
Soil science is making great strides in understanding the ecology of the soil and it’s influence on the water cycle and the atmosphere.
Three opportunities for developing more surface and ground water resources for New Mexico through improved soil health
Wind-blown dust caused by poor soil management is darkening snow…