Soil Health Labs

Haney Test: Understanding the H3A Analysis (4/4)

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In this final video in our series unpacking the Haney Test (an assessment of soil nutrient availability), Dr. Buz Kloot explains what the final component, the ‘H3A’ Test, is and why it’s relevant to farmers and their soils.

Haney Test: Understanding Organic Matter (3/4)

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In this video, Dr. Buz Kloot unpacks the second part of the Haney Test dealing with organic matter.

Haney Test: Understanding Soil Respiration (2/4)

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In this video, Dr. Buz Kloot unpacks the first part of the haney test dealing with CO2C and soil respiration.

Unpacking the Haney Test (1/4)

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Throughout the duration of the Cover5 project there has been a lot of talk about ‘soil biology’. While many of our previous videos have shown obvious visual changes in soils over time through regenerative management practices, what other ways are there to measure and track the biological improvement of our soils? In this next series…

Transforming Soils with Cover Crops (Brabham)

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Two years ago, farmer John Brabham signed up for our ‘Cover 5’ series, a project where we take five acres of under-performing land and start introducing cover crops. When we met John, his five acres were largely defined by sandy soils, weeds and erosion. Through the use of diverse covers, in a short time, the…

Why Make the Change to Regenerative Agriculture (Metts 6/6)

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The questions for farmers around the country is getting louder than ever: Conventional or Regenerative? Hear Will Metts of Metts Organix take on why he chose regenerative for the health of the land, himself and his family.

Plug and Plant Ep 06: Dr. Ray Weil

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In this podcast, we sit down with soil scientist Dr. Ray Weil. Dr. Weil is a leader in researching and promoting the adoption of more sustainable agricultural systems in both industrial and developing countries. His research focuses on soil organic matter management for enhanced soil ecosystem functions and nutrient cycling for water quality and agricultural…

What Do First-Time Cover Croppers Get Wrong? (Metts 5/6)

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Using cover crops has a bevy of benefits. Among other things, covers help increase infiltration, reduce erosion, improve soil resilience and structure and promote organic matter. But what do first time cover croppers need to know to reap the most benefits early on? Hear Will Metts of Metts Organix’s take from his own experience.

The Key to Soil Health (Metts 4/6)

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‘Most problems you’re gonna incur with cover crops are spurred by your own actions.’ Hear how Will Metts of Metts Organix avoids them and works with the patterns of nature to grow healthy, sustainable crops!

Cover Crops and Wildlife Pressure (Metts 2/6)

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Some of our farmers in South Carolina have voiced frustration over an increase in wildlife pressure after incorporating cover crops. We sat down with Will Metts of Metts Organix to hear first hand about this experience and what to expect.