Soil Health Institute

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Our mission is to safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soil through scientific research and advancement.

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    Apr 19

    Supporting our mission has never been easier, thanks to Hive Brands. Now through April 30, Hive will donate $4.22 to SHI each time you share the hashtag and the link .

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  2. 20 hours ago

    Mineral associated organic matter (MAOM) is essential for long-term soil organic carbon preservation. Recent work found residues produced by mycorrhizal and saprotrophic fungi contribute more to MAOM than plant residues. Learn more:

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  3. Apr 28

    According to a new peer-reviewed paper from our NAPESHM project, increasing soil carbon fights climate change and gives farmers more water to grow crops. Read the full announcement at .

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  4. Apr 26

    Different cover crops can provide different benefits. Use this guide by USDA-NRCS to understand and select the best cover crops for you and your situation: .

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  5. Apr 25

    The frequency and severity of freeze/thaw cycles in soils are increasing with climate change. A recent meta-analysis found the cycles tend to decrease microbial biomass and alter microbial community structure, but not diversity. Learn more:

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  6. Apr 24

    It’s Stewardship Week, a national event for natural resource conservation. The focus for the week is “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.” Learn more about Stewardship Week at .

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  7. Apr 22

    Catch Living Soil, our documentary about enhancing soil health, on on April 23, 5:30 p.m. EDT @ . The Eugene Environmental Film Festival is also airing the film @ .

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  8. Apr 22

    From all of us at your Soil Health Institute, Happy Earth Day!

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  9. Apr 21

    Texas is the largest cotton-producing state in the country, making it a great place for producing cotton with systems. Watch this showcase on challenges and opportunities for producing cotton with regenerative systems: .

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  10. Apr 18

    The soil food web is a complex system with predation occurring between multiple trophic levels simultaneously. A recent review assessed how predators of soil bacteria are capable of impacting plant and human health. Learn how here:

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  11. Apr 14

    Announcing a new innovation! Plant roots can now be imaged at field-scale! A team of soil scientists including SHI's Dr. Morgan developed the revolutionary LF-MRI Rhizotron. See what it means for soil health measurement @ .

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  12. Apr 12

    Dr. Cristine Morgan will be speaking about the development and potential use of emerging solutions in soil health. Register for the event at .

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  13. Apr 12

    Farmers’ management decisions impact . Learn how the 28th Class of High Cotton award winners have been using soil health management systems at .

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  14. Apr 11

    SHI is proud to announce the has joined the as a Sustaining Supporter. Its support will directly contribute to SHI’s efforts in Texas, where 60% of U.S. cotton is grown. Read the full announcement at .

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  15. Apr 11

    Organic amendments are often applied to bolster SOC but can also result in increased N2O emissions. A recent study found that amendment type impacted emissions, which were related to denitrifying gene abundances in soil. Learn more:

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  16. Apr 8

    A poll shows 66% of have interest in the effects of agricultural inputs on . Those with interest tend to operate more farmland and have a higher median income than other farmers. Read more of our findings in 's newest report at .

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  17. Apr 7

    Cover crops can protect soil and recycle nutrients. Buz Kloot, Ph.D., presented cover crop data and encouraged rethinking previously held beliefs about and nutrient management in this talk: .

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  18. Apr 6

    SHI’s Dr. Morgan will give the keynote address at the ’s Carbon Removal Forum to discuss new technologies for measuring soil organic carbon in regenerative systems. Learn more and register at .

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  19. Apr 4

    Aggregation in soil creates unique microbial habitats with different concentrations of various carbon based substrates. Experimental evidence has shown increasing carbon substrate heterogeneity reduces microbial activity. Learn more:

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  20. Mar 31

    Today, Dr. Bagnall will present results of the Soil Health Institute’s study on the Economics of Soil Health Management Systems on Five Cotton Farms. There is still time to register at .

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