Local farmers gathered in Clio, South Carolina, recently for a field day focused on soil health for profitability. Highlights included: 🌱 SHI Technical Specialist Doug Newton explaining how cover crops recycle nutrients and how he’s used biomass samples to test soil fertility. 🌱SHI Farmer Mentor Pat Rogers sharing how planting cover crops turned an underperforming field into one of his best. 🌱Attendees learning how cover crop mixes can boost soil organic matter and reduce the need for fertilizers and herbicides. 🌱A cover crop seeding equipment display including an air seeder, a turbo till, and a no-till drill. Learn more about the latest U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund field day: https://lnkd.in/eh6v_Eh4
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1wThat sounds like a fantastic event for farmers looking to improve soil health and profitability through regenerative practices! Cover crops are such a game-changer for nutrient cycling, organic matter, and reducing input costs. It’s great to see practical demonstrations and farmer-to-farmer learning happening at these field days. 🧑🏼🌾👩🌾