Soil Nutrient Management on Organic Grain Farms in Montana

Content Source: Montana State University Extension

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This Montana State University Extension guidebook explains how organic grain producers can maintain and improve soil fertility by relying on biological processes such as crop rotations, legumes, cover crops, and soil microbial activity rather than synthetic fertilizers. It emphasizes the importance of soil testing, managing soil organic matter, and integrating practices like reduced tillage and livestock grazing.

Region

Northwest

Topic

Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2022

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