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The 11th edition of the Soil Health Resource Guide carries the theme of Legacy — the enduring influence each of us leaves behind through our farms, families, and stewardship of the land. Keith and Brian Berns reflect on four generations of Nebraska farming and the sixth generation growing up in it, then turn the pages over to farmers, scientists, and families building their own legacies. Articles cover the six soil health principles, research from Christine Jones, James White, and others, regenerative seed growers, livestock integration, integrating biologicals, and farmer stories from the Alexandre, McIntyre, Jones, and Groff families. A guide for farmers thinking beyond this season.

  • 3Our Purpose
  • 4Legacy
  • Soil Health Principles
  • 6Context: The Importance of Connecting All the DotsBy Ray Archuleta
  • 7Minimizing Disturbance in Cropping SystemsBy Kevin Elmy
  • 8Keeping Living Roots Growing As Often As PossibleBy Martin Crompton
  • 9Maximize BiodiversityBy Teale Simmons
  • 10Keep The Soil CoveredBy P. Wade Ross
  • 11Livestock IntegrationBy Jeff Goodwin
  • 12-13Estate Planning and Farm SuccessionBy Anthony M. Aerts, Spencer R. Hartman, and Jasmine L. Beringer
  • Science and Research
  • 16Quorum Sensing and Auto Inducers in the Soil MicrobiomeBy Christine Jones
  • 17Biological Induction in the Plant-Soil MicrobiomeBy Christine Jones
  • 18-19The Above-Ground Ecological Influence of Cover CropsBy Dr. Caterina Capri, Dr. Carla Portugal, and Dr. Elaine Ingham
  • 20-21Rethinking Monoculture: The Case for Companion Cover CropsBy Lyudmyla Sharma, PhD
  • 22-23Nitrogen-Fixing Corn? Endophyte Microbial Partners for CornBy Walter Goldstein
  • 24-25Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Healthier AgricultureBy James F. White, Jr.
  • Regenerative Seed Growers
  • 27-29Seeds and Seedlings With SpeedBy John Kempf
  • 30-31Sowing the Seeds of Profit: Jeff Steffen Makes a System of Farming Profitably
  • 32-33Jumping in Headfirst: How John Heermann's Farm Thrives in a Tough Environment
  • 34-35The Power of Stress: Ed Baumgartner's Revolutionary Approach to Corn Breeding
  • Integrating Livestock
  • 38-39It Is Possible: How Michael Detweiler Is Transforming Rocky Ground Into Fertile Pasture
  • 40-41From Finance and Healthcare to Soil and Cattle: Max Martin's Analytical Approach to Ranching
  • 42-43The Next Generation Is Here: Ashley Licking Is Set to Take On the Family's Livestock Operation
  • 44-45Cow, Heal Thyself: Diverse Plant Communities Will Bolster Animal HealthBy Laura Nelson and the Noble Research Institute
  • Integrating Biologicals
  • 48-49A Better Way to Grow: Joel Grosbach Finds Success With Regenerative Seed TreatmentsBy Advancing Eco Agriculture
  • 50-51A Systems Approach: Dennis Anderson Combines No-Till, Cover Crops, and Biologicals to Build Soil Health on His Farm
  • 52-53The Hidden Side of Regenerative Ag: Lessons Learned From Soil, Water, and PlantsBy Bio-Gro Inc. and Fertum USA Team
  • Growing Food
  • 56-57Revolutionizing Regenerative Organic Dairy Farming at Alexandre Family Farms
  • 58-59The Flavor of Resilience: How Bob Jones Rebuilt a Farm for Chefs and Health
  • 60-61Desert Farming is an Extreme Sport: Growing Food in the Desert With Yadi Wang and Oatman Farms
  • 62-63Sowing the Future: Steve Groff's Mission to Heal Soil and People
  • 64-65Connecting Community to a Regenerated Ecosystem: Raising and Selling Pastured Meat at McIntyre Family Farms
  • Cover Crops
  • 66-67Resources
  • 68Events Hosted By Green Cover
  • 69-71SmartMix® Calculator
  • 72Cost Sharing Programs
  • 73-75Seeding and Terminating Cover Crops
  • 76-77Managing Food PlotsBy Dr. Grant Woods and Keith Berns
  • 78-81Pre-made Mixes
  • 82-83Legumes (Family: Fabaceae)
  • 84-85Grasses (Family: Poaceae)
  • 86-87Brassicas (Family: Brassicaceae)
  • 88-89Broadleaves
  • 90-91Perennials
  • 92-93About Us
  • 94-95Our Team
  • 96Contact Information

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