In this short video, Extension soil health specialist Anna Cates discusses why soil structure matters for crop production. She takes you into soil pits in a recently harvested pea field in south-central Minnesota to explore how farming practices can change soil structure. Cates also provides growers with useful tips for maintaining and restoring healthy soil structure.
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Additional resources:
- Minnesota-specific cover crop recipes: z.umn.edu/MNcovercrops
- Minnesota Office of Soil Health (MOSH): mosh.umn.edu
- Gopher Coffee Shop podcast: Soil health research and outreach
- Blog post: Growing cover crops in Minnesota: 4 great resources to get you started
For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to Minnesota Crop News email alerts, follow UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook and Twitter, and visit our website.
Support for Minnesota Crop News nutrient management blog posts is provided in part by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC).
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