When you ask a producer, “How much rain did you get?” the answer usually comes with a catch: “We got an inch – but it came too fast and most of it ran off,” or “Only half an inch—but we sure could use more.”
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Daikon radish cover crop emerges after being seeded into standing corn. Radishes help break up soil compaction and use up extra nutrients to reduce runoff. Credit: Ivan Dozier
The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition is a collaborative effort to increase sustainable agricultural production and thriving rural communities. Their mission is to advance producer-centered education, outreach, and the adoption of soil health principles to build resilient farms, ranches, and communities across Nebraska. Find more at www.nesoilhealth.org.
