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07. Elyssa McFarland – Soil science is the new frontier in agriculture

07. Elyssa McFarland – Soil science is the new frontier in agriculture

FromThe People of Soil Health


07. Elyssa McFarland – Soil science is the new frontier in agriculture

FromThe People of Soil Health

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Elyssa McFarland, Iowa farmer and SHP Development Manager talked with John Mesko about the future of soil health. As a farmer, she sees anecdotal changes on her farm due to the soil health management practices she’s incorporated. As a researcher, she is really interested in being able to measure and track the changes and tie them to outcomes on the farm. In Elyssa’s mind, soil health is the new frontier in agriculture. Show notes
Released:
Jun 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Hosted by the Soil Health Partnership’s Senior Director John Mesko, The People of Soil Health is a direct connection into the network of soil health professionals who are focused on the on-farm economic and environmental benefits of soil health. John interviews the best in the agricultural and environmental industries to discuss soil health practices and management systems, issues facing farmers, and insights from soil data sets. What is soil health? What are the benefits of cover crops and conservation tillage? How can my farm be more sustainable? What’s the best way to increase organic matter in a corn field? Tune in to listen to experts answer these questions, share their experiences, and more!