Cover Crops Help Reduce Soil Carbon Loss to Erosion
A study by Iowa State University ecologist Wenjuan Huang found that cover crops planted in fields between cash crops are an effective way to reduce soil carbon loss to erosion. […]
About Tracy Mumma
This author has not written his bio yet.
But we are proud to say that Tracy Mumma contributed 248 entries already.
Entries by Tracy Mumma
Research Project on Fertilizer Value of Manure Reports Results
/in NewsThe Value of Manure Project, a multi-year research endeavor led by Cornell University, reported results from in-field trials in 2024. This statewide project evaluates nitrogen (N) and yield benefits of […]
Promote Pollinators by Focusing on Habitat
/in NewsA blog post from the Xerces Society suggests that the best way to help pollinators might not be getting a beehive. Authors Rich Hatfield and Matthew Shepherd suggest that increasing […]
Montana Grazing Lands Coalition Grants
/in FundingGrant proposals are accepted year-round and reviewed monthly. The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition offers Education Grants and Demonstration Grants in an effort to support sound grazing management principles and practices. […]
Organic Research Hub Collects Resources for Farmers
/in NewsThe Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has debuted a new Organic Research Hub that collects research summaries, factsheets, guidebooks, webinars, videos, tools, and other resources. The online hub is designed […]
Symposium Showcases Role of Grazing in Fire Prevention
/in NewsThe Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium held recently in California showcased the role that targeted grazing can play in fire prevention, reports California Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert. UC Cooperative Extension livestock […]
Long-term Study Explores Impact of Management Practices on Soil Organic Carbon
/in NewsMichigan State University scientists published results of a long-term study at the Kellogg Biological Station. “Soil carbon change in intensive agriculture after 25 years of conservation management” explores best practices for […]
Farmer Involvement Key in Developing Effective Biodiversity Strategies
/in NewsResearchers from the University of Exeter wrote in The Conversation about how the Burren Life project in Ireland is involving farmers in developing effective strategies to promote biodiversity on agricultural […]
Results of On-farm Onion Variety Trial Available
/in NewsPractical Farmers of Iowa published the results of a trial of six onion varieties, conducted by four cooperating farms. The cooperators measured yield and storage stability for Patterson, Talon, Blush, […]
Agriculture Education Program Serving Youth in USVI
/in NewsThe Center for Educational Growth (CFEG), an education-based nonprofit organization and hybrid online and in-person school, developed a virtual and in-person youth sustainable agriculture education program on St. Croix with […]
Freshly Picked
- USDA Announces Disaster Assistance for Farmers
- Research Identifies Agricultural Liming as Potential Carbon Dioxide Sink
- Frontiers Planet Prize Honors Work on Benefits of Agricultural Diversification
- New York Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Equipment-Only Grants
- Small Ruminant Course Available Online
NCAT Websites
Get Help
Ask an Ag Expert
Call us: 1-800-346-9140
Visit the Forum
Don’t Miss!
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Helping people build resilient communities through local and sustainable solutions that reduce poverty, strengthen self-reliance, and protect natural resources.
