Bringing livestock, especially ruminants, back to the farm is one of the underlying principles of improving soil health. The urine, manure and slobber from a ruminant all contain biological organisms that can benefit the health of your soil and start the process of improving soil health, according to Indiana Conservation Partnership personnel.
Source: Farm Progress, June 16, 2026. Link.
A couple of years of cover crops and grazing on fields that are weak in production can kick start the soil health journey toward more productive acreage.”
INSIGHTS: This article is worth keeping in mind as you work with producers since cattle have historically not been part of the profit-loss discussion for many farmers.
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