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17 Apr 2024
Nutrient availability has a profound impact on the nutritional status and productivity of crops. Here’s how soil biology plays into it. ow.ly/s8mS50RhBgP
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11 Apr 2024
Guess what time it is? Time for a new episode of Decode 6. 🎉 ow.ly/nGcG50Rexz3

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13 Mar 2024
Queue up this week’s episode to learn how to make the most of your farm’s data. You don’t want to miss it. 🎧 ow.ly/tqif50QSwUa
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19 Jan 2024
Check out this episode of Decode6 to hear 3 farmers talk about the importance of soil health to soil conservation, and the changes they’ve made to improve soil health on their farms. ow.ly/gwop50QrMva
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17 Jan 2024
Soil aggregates are a key indicator of healthy soils. Tune in to hear 3 farmers talk about what this means for their on-farm soil health. 🎧 ow.ly/yetQ50QrMiX
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19 Dec 2023
Controlling the types and amounts of proteins and amino acids you give to your dairy cows impacts GHG emissions and manure nitrates in kind of a big way. Fascinating, right? We thought so, too. Learn more: ow.ly/45pe50Qjhy4
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15 Dec 2023
Animal manure isn’t just a waste product. It also: 🌽 Supports crop growth 🔒 Sequesters carbon 🙌 Promotes healthy soils Learn how it does all this neat stuff: ow.ly/2OsR50Qjbm7
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14 Dec 2023
Pastures and rangeland can earn carbon credits, and there are two different pathways to do so. Learn all about it: ow.ly/VIVS50Qiwj8
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13 Dec 2023
Tune in to this week’s podcast to hear how small changes to things like water, electricity, and manure management can have a big effect on a farm’s environmental impact. Featuring environmental scientist and 5th generation dairy farmer Tara Vander Dussen. ow.ly/l7el50QioUv
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5 Dec 2023
Like most things, carbon markets have their pros and cons. We break them down in this article: ow.ly/1eBV50Qc5GP
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3 Dec 2023
Anaerobic digesters, how do they work?! 🤔 Find out in this new episode of the Decode 6 podcast. ow.ly/aw8h50QcBRs
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1 Dec 2023
You might not think that dairy cattle nutrition and health can impact the environmental footprint of milk production, but it totally does. Here are three ways to manage what your cows eat to reduce nutrient loss and GHG emissions: ow.ly/JoVK50QcA7X
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1 Dec 2023
Cover crops and no-till are already great practices, but there are ways to customize their use to maximize benefits. Find out more: ow.ly/CtJO50QcfO2
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30 Nov 2023
A farm’s environmental footprint is divided into four areas, each of which have opportunities for emissions reductions. Learn all about it: ow.ly/wSpg50Qc5WK
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29 Nov 2023
Incentive payments make it easier and more affordable for growers to experiment with new conservation practices, lowering the barrier to entry. Learn more about the benefits and limitations of these policies: ow.ly/a06m50Qc4EU
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28 Nov 2023
Can dietary supplements help cut methane emissions from dairies? The short answer is yes. The longer, more interesting answer is in this article. Check it out: ow.ly/RVe450Qc43z
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20 Nov 2023
Decreasing erosion and maintaining soil resources are two benefits of improving soil health. Check out this video to find out what else these three farmers from Iowa have discovered on their soil health journey. 🎬 ow.ly/lQnr50Q9EyB
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10 Nov 2023
Decreasing erosion and maintaining soil resources are two benefits of improving soil health. Check out this video to find out what else these three farmers from Iowa have discovered on their soil health journey. 🎬 ow.ly/GMoS50Q5fxW

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9 Nov 2023
Reducing dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions can help improve its overall carbon footprint. Here are 5 basic principles to get you started: ow.ly/RTmc50Q64vW
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9 Nov 2023
💡Did you know that methane inhibitors have been shown to reduce methane by over 30% while gut modifiers can reduce emissions by 5 to 20%? That’s wild! Learn more about it: ow.ly/9b8C50Q5f8o
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