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4R Plus: The Preferred Practice for Enhanced Soil Health

WEB4R Plus: Soil Health & Conservation Practices . Today, the business case for healthy soils is stronger than ever. Thanks to a better understanding of soil management, you know …

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How to Measure and Test Soil Health 4R Plus

WEBThe Soil Health Institute has endorsed a number of soil health measurements. Examples of the specific Tier 1 measures include nutrient levels, organic carbon, pH and available …

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The 4R's of Nutrient Management and Stewardship 4R Plus

WEBEmily Doyle, a precision ag specialist and farmer from Tama County, Iowa, says using the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship – right place, right source, right rate, right time and right …

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The Economic Importance of Building Soil Health 4R Plus

WEBBy seeking to understand the agronomics and economics of building soil health through advanced management practices, Soil Health Partnership (SHP) helps …

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Soil Health Defined on the Farm Level

WEBBy: 4R Plus September 2019. Kubik demonstrates varieties of cover crops and their soil health benefits at a field day. Soil is farmers’ most valuable resource.

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Farmers Conserve Soil and Water Using 4R Plus Practices

WEBThe Pierces started experimenting with cover crops six years ago and gradually expanded acres as they saw the Plus Side multiply. “We have witnessed …

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Benefits of 4R Practices On Iowa Soil and Water Conservation

WEBProtecting the Greatest Earth on Earth. Iowa is home to some of the world’s best farmland. Implementing 4R Plus practices will help safeguard and improve the health of Iowa soil …

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Fine-Tuning Nutrient Management Improves Efficiencies

WEBBy: 4R Plus March 2020. Swanson says soil and manure testing is at the foundation of rethinking nutrient management. Stu Swanson has been farming in Wright County for …

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Intro to Soil Conservation Practices On Your Farm 4R Plus

WEBThe “Plus” in 4R Plus involves in-field and edge-of-field agronomic and conservation practices that increase the resiliency and health of your soil, retain nutrients and …

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Benefits of One-Pass Vertical Tillage Farmer Report 4R Plus

WEBOn the flat landscape in O’Brien County, Kelly Nieuwenhuis has been working to increase organic matter in the soil his entire farming career. After a long history in a …

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Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Best Practices 4R Plus

WEBImprove nitrogen management using 4R nutrient stewardship practices. Plant cover crops to take up water and nutrients from the soil. Increase perennials in row crop rotations to …

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Iowa Farming Financial and Cost Sharing Programs 4R Plus

WEBCost Share Options. There are state, federal and other financial assistance programs available for implementing 4R Plus nutrient stewardship, agronomic and conservation …

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Iowa Regional Crop Reports: Soil Health and Water Quality

WEBA variety of 4R Plus practices are used on Iowa’s landscape. Learn about the practices four farmers from different regions of the state utilize, along with the benefits they see on, …

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TNC Iowa Names Agriculture Program Director

WEBThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Iowa named Paige Frautschy Agriculture Program Director. May 13, 2020. Contacts. Amber Markham, 515-868-8128. …

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Kelly Nieuwenhuis, Iowa Corn & Soybean Farmer 4R Plus

WEBOn the flat landscape in O’Brien County, Kelly Nieuwenhuis has been working to increase organic matter in the soil his entire farming career. After a long history in a full tillage …

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About 4R Plus: Leading Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Practices

WEB4R Plus Supporters. Launched by a grant from CF Industries, 4R Plus is being guided by a coalition of agricultural and conservation organizations as a part of the Iowa 4R Plus …

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4R Plus Practices Improve Farmer’s Profitability

WEBBy: 4R Plus. November 2020. Schnell returned to the farm in 2013 with a focus to improve profitability. Jasper County farmer Kyle Schnell returned to the farm in 2013 and …

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Julius Schaaf, Iowa Corn & Soybean Farmer 4R Plus

WEBHarvest 2021: Emphasize 4R Plus Practices in Cash Rent Discussions. Julius Schaaf, a fifth-generation farmer in Fremont County, was impressed by how well the 2021 corn …

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