The North Central Region Soil Health Nexus is a multistate Extension-led team dedicated to increasing access to research-based soil health knowledge, extension, and resources.
The team was created in 2015 and is structured around research, extension outreach, and resource and communication activities, with representatives from across the North Central Region. Join our mailing list to stay up to date on regional soil health trainings, webinars, and new soil health resources.
Digital Café Series
Does Planting Cover Crops Pay?
Wednesday, August 19th at 2 pm CT
Why is there is so much disagreement about the benefits and costs associated with cover crops?
Our most recent edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Café, featured Michael Langemeier, Director of the Center for Commercial Agriculture at Purdue University. In this presentation, Michael discussed cover crop adoption and presented three economic scenarios related to key benefits associated with cover crops.
Upcoming Events
Weathering Water Extremes: Connecting Soil Health, Drainage, Irrigation, and Farm Resilience
November 4-5th, Goshen Indiana
Join us for a two-day workshop to balance and build connections between drainage, irrigation, soil health, and more!
- Hear from experts on climate, water management, and soil health.
- See real-world examples through farm tours and farmer conversations.
- Take home practical tools and strategies to improve farm resilience.
Featured Resource
We have recently updated our Soil Health Nexus Toolbox! Users can now search by category and keywords allowing you to easily find the resoruces you need. Got questions about compaction or salinity? We’ve got you covered.
All resources have been reviewed by Extension specialists and faculty for accuracy and relevance. Check it out today!
Weathering Water Extremes: Connecting Soil Health, Drainage, Irrigation, and Farm Resilience
A workshop for conservation and agriculture professionals
Join educators from across the Midwest to build skills for communicating soil health concepts. In the field, we’ll evaluate the relationship between soil health and water management focusing on irrigation and edge of field practices.
Participants will learn from professional communicators and share best practices on how to engage diverse audiences on soil management topics. The in-service will have both classroom and on farm demonstrations.
