Browsing: Soil

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Farmers around the world face a pressing problem: The equipment they use to till, plant, and harvest their fields is killing their margins. Studies have estimated that soil compaction can reduce yields by 20% to 60%. 

The company’s new mapping software quantifies how much carbon is captured by regenerative agricultural projects, with fewer soil samples and lower costs, said CEO Jack Roswell.

Andy Benson and Ryan Frieders operate in vastly different environments, from the thin glacial till of west-central Wisconsin to the deep prairie soils of northern Illinois. Despite these differences, both producers are prioritizing soil health to maximize the efficiency of their inputs and protect long-term productivity. Benson manages 3,500 to 4,000 acres of corn, soybeans,…