When you are provided the opportunity to work with many different producers across a myriad of operations and philosophies you get to see a wide array of means to reach the goal. The overall goal of soil rejuvenation remains consistent, but many of the management techniques to reach the goal are as diverse as the resource itself. Over the last 6 years Adam has had the opportunity to experiment with a host of warm and cool season mixes, but mostly he has had the opportunity to manage these mixes prior to planting when the true benefits can either be capitalized on or forgone. In this sess
Since 2013, Coffee County, TN NRCS District Conservationist Adam Daugherty has been working with producers in the transitioning of long term no-till corn, soybean, and wheat production systems into higher functioning agro-ecological systems. This journey started out with a few committed producers and has grown to over 70 producers implementing diverse high biomass row crop systems on over 50% of the counties 53,000 cropland acres. Adam plans to share how and why they started this transition, where these systems have taken these producers, as well as where they can go with these systems.
David is a molecular biologist conducting research for the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural Research at New Mexico State University and is an Adjunct Professor in California State University Chico’s Regenerative Agricultural Initiative.
Dr. Craven analyzes microbes that grow in and around plant roots to identify ones that may help the plant grow and thrive. Some microbes assist with nutrient solubility or nitrogen-fixation, while others reduce stress on the plant, so it can survive challenging climates. Craven focuses his search on so-called “native” microbes, such that plants are suited with microbes that were isolated locally.
The U.S. is undergoing the first overhaul to its tax system in three decades. This dramatic rewrite of the tax code zeros out many deductions, reduces corporate and individual tax rates, creates a new pass-through tax rate, and impacts the estate tax. Come hear KCoe Isom farm tax expert Brad Palen walk through a detailed summary of the legislation and how it will impact your farm business planning.
A panel discussion with this trio is sure to be exciting, enlightening, entertaining and most of all informative. Jill, Kris and Adam will share a few initial thoughts about the importance of stewarding the biological community in the soil. They will answer a few questions from a moderator and then an audience question and answer session will take place. Be sure to get there early for this one.
Jim Johnson and Russ Jackson will share how they are utilizing and managing their crop acres, native and tame pasture acres, and livestock herds while improving soil health. Jim and Russ each manage their own acres differently but still focus on soil health to make a profit. Jim will also share some examples of producers he works with on behalf of the Noble Research Institute.
Keith Berns will share his vision of the "carbon economy" that takes place in the soil marketplace. On Tuesday, Jimmy Emmons will follow Keith with actual economic numbers from his farm focusing on the costs for cover crops and other input costs, plus the profits/yield from wheat production and cattle grazing covers on his place.
Derek Axten and his family have a low disturbance no-till farm in Southern Saskatchewan near Minton. They work together to protect, assess and improve their soils.
Healthy productive soil is the foundation of all agriculture- it doesn’t matter how many traits corn has- it still needs to grow and be productive in soil.
When we read books on how to have a successful business there are only original paths. Every farm, no matter how big or small, grazing and/or cropping, new conventional or organic is an original. There is no recipe. Each of you have put your stamp on the family farm (or are trying to), most of you will want to be successful enough have a multi-generational business.
