May 2024 Issue PDF

Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, May 2024 | Issue #635, Copyright 2024, 67 pages. Become an Acres U.S.A. Eco-Farmer Member here! FEATURES  A Better Floor ModelAn interview with consultant Chuck Schembre on ecological methods for managing orchard floors. Form MattersBY LUCAS HUBBARDNitrogen comes in many forms; which you choose- and what you apply with it- can significantly affect plant and soil health. No-Cost Soil Formation, Nature's WayBY MARK SHEPARDAs ecological farmers, we can nurture the process of forming rich soil and healthy crops. Drought-Resistant PerennialsBY TAYLOR HENRYFrost-seeded perennial forages proved their worth in last year's drought. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRYMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s editor. OPINION A Word of Caution on ChestnutsBY AUSTIN UNRUHBefore investing in a new venture, be sure to set expectations based on the market conditions that will exist at harvest. ECO-UPDATE News in brief on developments in agronomic science.  REGEN A