The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
THE GOOD: Power of Beneficial Insects Beneficial insects are your farm’s unsung heroes. Dr. John Tooker’s research proves diverse habitats supercharge their activity, curbing outbreaks. Lundgren’s findings add that regenerative fields teem with two to three times more of these allies. Healthy soils pitch in, too—microbes support tiny critters like
Pest Challenges in Row Crops
Pests are opportunists. In corn, soybeans, and wheat, culprits like soybean aphids, corn rootworms, armyworms, and wireworms flourish in simplified, monoculture systems where soil health has taken a backseat. Dr. Jon Lundgren’s research with the Ecdysis Foundation reveals a stark truth: compacted, nutrient-poor soils weaken plant defenses, leaving crops vulnerable.
Sustainable Pest Management in Row Crop Systems
Sustainable Pest Management in Row Crops Key Takeaways Leveraging Regenerative Agriculture Farmers face critical decisions influencing pest pressures, soil vitality, and profitability throughout the growing season. Now is a great time to examine your systems approach to pest management through the lens of regenerative practices. Cover cropping, crop diversification,
What can foliars do for my farm?
Click below to watch Monte Bottens share practical insights on innovative foliar nutrition strategies, the critical role of soil health, and how to optimize crop yields in the face of rising input costs and unpredictable weather. You’ll get real-world guidance on POWER2GRO products, application timing, and how to integrate the
How Many Farmers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?
How Many Farmers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb? Change? Why change? That old joke is making the rounds again—and it hits close to home right now. USDA’s December 10, 2025 announcement of a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program has stirred the pot. Many soil health pioneers I know
