Author: Mark

  • Soil Carbon – An Overview

    Soil Carbon – An Overview

    Some of the most famous fertile farm lands in the world are the black soils of the Canadian prairies, Terra Preta in South America and the farm land of Ukraine.  The carbon in the soil is what makes it black. Carbon is a basic building block of all life on earth. How Does Carbon Get…

  • Soil Biology – Microbes Help You Grow Healthy Plants (And Have Other Benefits)

    Soil Biology – Microbes Help You Grow Healthy Plants (And Have Other Benefits)

    Microbes help you grow healthy plants by transferring minerals and carbon dioxide to the plant.  They also do a number of other great things in the soil.  Read on. Nutrients Are In The Soil Most of the minerals feeding your plant come from the soil.  A plant uses a lot of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium…

  • Most Farmers Don’t Know…

    Most Farmers Don’t Know…

    Most farmers don’t know that glyphosate (Round*p) is an antimicrobial. Most farmers don’t know that microbes are responsible for feeding plants the nutrients they need. Most farmers don’t know that their entire farming operation depends on microbes and they continue to spray chemicals multiple times per year that kill the microbes. Most farmers don’t know…

  • Soil Air – THE Foundation of Soil Health

    Soil Air – THE Foundation of Soil Health

    In this article I will tell you what the soil aerobic zone is, why it matters, and how to check how deep it is. What is the Soil Aerobic Zone and Why Does it Matter? The top layer of soil where microbes and feeder roots grow is called the aerobic zone. Microbes need air just…