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Wind Erosion Solutions: Surface Roughness, Soil Moisture, and Emergency Measures
March 26th, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will learn about the final two of five main strategies to solve the problem of wind erosion. These include: increasing soil surface roughness (ridges and clods) and increasing soil surface moisture. Topics will also include a brief overview of emergency measure to help mitigate an oncoming...
Wind Erosion Solutions: Vegetation, Unsheltered Distance, Windbreaks, and Barriers
March 12th, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will learn about two of the five main strategies to solve the problem of wind erosion. These include; increasing growing green vegetation on the soil surface (crop biomass, cover crops, and permanent vegetation) and decreasing the unsheltered distance across the field through decreasing...
Wind Erosion Part 1: The Problem, Mechanisms, Residue, and Crop Rotation
March 5th, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will learn about the extent of the problem of wind erosion on cropland in the US, the main mechanisms of wind erosion at the soil particle level, and the first of five strategies to solve the problem; increasing high carbon residue through a proper crop rotation and good residue management. Participants...
Testing for Soil Health and Source Testing for Nutrient Management (CEMAs 216 and 217)
March 3rd, 2026 11:00 AM
This webinar will highlight both CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing and CEMA 217 Soil and Source Testing for Nutrient Management. It will compare and contrast both CEMA's to aid conservation planners, producers, qualified individuals, and technical service providers with planning and implementation of the...
P-SHEC and what it means for planners, producers, and the bottom line
March 2nd, 2026 12:00 PM
This webinar will introduce P-SHEC to planners who work with producers and landowners to provide them economically viable and sustainable alternatives. While soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and nutrient management are associated with improvements to water quality, drought resilience,...
Implementing CEMA 216 - Updated Information January 2026
January 29th, 2026 1:00 PM
The Soil Health Division has completed an update to the Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity-CEMA 216, to align and support NRCS national priorities. SHD has developed the streamlined CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing, revised EQIP payment scenarios, and updated support resources in January 2026...
Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA) 204 Adaptive Management for Soil Health
January 28th, 2026 11:00 AM
The Soil Health Division has completed the Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity-CEMA 204 Adaptive Management for Soil Health, CEMA 204 is the evaluation and monitoring of soil health management strategies to inform conservation planning. This webinar will provide overall details and guidance...
Module 7 - Grazing Cropland and Grassland (2/2)
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Join soil health specialist Stan Boltz for a deep dive into the practice and potential of grazing cropland and permanent grasslands. This webinar explores the advantages and challenges of integrating livestock into crop production systems, highlighting its positive impacts on soil health, nutrient cycling,...
Soil Health Interview Menoken Farm ND
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Soil Health Interview Candace Mizera SD
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Module 9 - Social and Economic Considerations (2/2)
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Soil Health Interview Morgan Brothers IN
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Module 10 - In Class Review of Soil Health Management Plan
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Soil Health Interview Jerry Doan ND
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Module 8 - Strategizing and Implementing a Soil Health Management Plan
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Join NRCS Soil Health Specialist Marlon Winger and Barry Fisher for an insightful webinar on how to design and apply practical, effective soil health management systems. Drawing from decades of agronomic experience across the Intermountain West, Winger outlines core soil health principles and explores...
Soil Health Interview Clark Farm IN
March 9th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Module 6 – Cover Crop Management
February 25th, 2022 12:00 AM
The webinar, led by Nathan Lowder from the NRCS Soil Health Division, offers an in-depth overview of cover crop management as part of a broader soil health strategy. It outlines the benefits of cover crops, including erosion control, improved nutrient cycling, enhanced soil biology, and increased organic...
Module 4 - Resource Concerns and Soil Health Indicators
February 24th, 2022 12:00 AM
Video from the professional filming of the Soil Health and Sustainability course, 2021.
Infield Soil Health Assessment Site 2
February 24th, 2022 12:00 AM
Discover Soil Health Management Systems in action! This two-part webinar features in-field soil health assessments at two farms, showcasing how soil biology influences productivity and sustainability. Gain practical insights into building healthier soils and improving farm resilience. Don't miss this...
Infield Soil Health Assessment Site 1
February 24th, 2022 12:00 AM
Discover Soil Health Management Systems in action! This two-part webinar features in-field soil health assessments at two farms, showcasing how soil biology influences productivity and sustainability. Gain practical insights into building healthier soils and improving farm resilience. Don't miss this...
 

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