
Interview: Measuring Microbes
In this interview from the November 2023 Issue, Adrián Ferrero discusses how DNA analysis of soil microbes can help growers better understand what’s happening underground.
In this interview from the November 2023 Issue, Adrián Ferrero discusses how DNA analysis of soil microbes can help growers better understand what’s happening underground.
Laura Kavanaugh discusses how third-generation sequencers will soon enable growers to gain a much deeper understanding of their farm’s microbial health.
In this article from the August 2022 issue of the Acres USA Magazine, Judith Fitzpatrick discusses the role of microbes in controlling plant pathogens and increasing plants’ ability to withstand stress.
In this article from the June 2022 issue of the Acres USA Magazine, Dr. James White discusses the roles of microbes in the soil.
Soil organic matter (SOM) is the foundation of both plant and soil health and is thought to be one of the most valuable tools in capturing and storing atmospheric carbon. Made up of three distinct components, SOM can be grouped into the categories of: Living, Active and Stable, with subcategories more clearly defining the role of each within the soil biome.