Soil & plant health

Ecological farmers need to know how to work with nature’s decomposition processes In last month’s article, we introduced the process...

Allen Williams and John Kempf discuss how livestock are vital for restoring landscapes  John Kempf. Many people struggle to have...

Q: What can I do about excess copper in my soil? A: First of all, since you’re at this conference...

An interview with Willamette Valley hazelnut grower Dan Brown Acres U.S.A. In terms of floor management, are you planting cover...

An interview with Willamette Valley hazelnut grower Dan Brown Acres U.S.A. It’s the end of March; where are you in...

As ecological farmers, we can nurture the process of forming rich soil and healthy crops How is it that this...

Adopting best practices in water quality management can address the challenges of salinity, nutrient imbalances, heavy metal contamination and even...

Austin Unruh of Trees for Graziers and John Kempf discuss how silvopasture — establishing trees in pasture for shade and...

Recognizing weeds as nature’s subtle communicators can revolutionize farming strategies Weeds have traditionally been villains in agriculture, infamous for usurping...

Dr. Pottenger’s work highlights how our farming methods and dietary choices today can affect our future In the 1930s and...