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There is a growing awareness that healthy, productive soils are a key driver of dairy farm performance, efficiency and profitability. Quality soil grows nutrient-rich pasture for stock and supports the long-term susta...
This study evaluated four key soil health indicators from commercial dairy farms under a range of management practices across dairy-producing regions of the U.S., including New York, Wisconsin, Texas, New Mexico, and Idaho.
Dairy farmers need to soil test regularly (every year) on a rotational basis across their farm in order to monitor soil nutrient levels and to detect trends in soil nutrient levels and pH.
New soil test data show changing nutrient patterns in dairy systems. Learn how potassium, phosphorus, and sulfur trends are shaping 2026 fertility plans.
Proactive management should consider practices to reduce soil erosion, maintain soil structure, increase tilth, improve soil water holding capacity, and drive improved productivity from the land.
“Our focus is on soil health outcomes and always looking to improve pasture quality and producing grass for grazing,” he said. “I’ve found if you fertilise with soluble urea you can do a lot of damage to your grass. M...
This includes effective practices for improving soil quality and water usage and supply. Information and resources support dairy farmers across all areas of soil, effluent, water and irrigation management.
For a Dairy Farm Manager, effective soil health monitoring is a critical element in ensuring not only high-quality production but also environmental sustainability.
Soil organisms such as earthworms, fungi, and bacteria promote many soil functions that improve soil structure and potentially reduce nutrient inputs as well as inputs to manage crop pests. Maintaining and improving s...
Healthy soils are a key driver in crop and pasture health. This in turn has a direct effect on the health of your herd, milk production and ultimately, profitability. Soil tests have been an excellent source of inform...
