Soil Health Institute Courses

Corn and Cover Crops: Strategies for Success

Explore management strategies for integrating cover crops with corn, from species selection to planting, guided by an experienced Illinois farmer and conservation agronomist.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Economics of Soil Health on Small Grain Farms

Discover how soil health practices enhance profitability and resilience on small grain farms through a study of 15 U.S. and Canadian farms.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Soil Health for Pacific Northwest Potatoes - What is Soil Health? - Session 1

Explore soil health principles and their application in potato production systems, focusing on the Pacific Northwest region.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economics of Soil Health Management Systems on Eight Cotton Farms in Georgia

Explore economic impacts of soil health practices on Georgia cotton farms. Learn about no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crops' effects on farm income and environmental benefits.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economics of Soil Health Management Systems on Eight Cotton Farms in the Texas Southern Great Plains

Explore economic impacts of soil health practices on Texas cotton farms. Gain insights into no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crops. Learn about financial benefits and greenhouse gas reductions in cotton production.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Effective Outreach for Ag Professionals - Part 2

Enhance messaging and communication strategies for farmer outreach. Learn techniques for effective agricultural professional assistance and conservation promotion.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Effective Outreach for Agricultural Professionals - Part 1

Enhance outreach strategies for agricultural professionals through decision-making and social behavior analysis techniques to improve farmer engagement and soil health initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Cover Crops Pay in Potatoes

Explore profitable strategies for integrating cover crops in potato systems with insights from growers and researchers across North America.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Measuring Soil Health at Scale: Recommended Laboratory Methods for Soil Analysis

Learn recommended laboratory methods for measuring soil health at scale, covering soil organic carbon, carbon mineralization potential, and aggregate stability, with practical tips and QA/QC procedures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Thriving at Work and School - Student Professional Development Series

Gain expert advice on thriving in conservation careers and academics, covering career exploration, financial literacy, and personal branding.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Financial Literacy 101 - Student Professional Development Series

Gain essential financial literacy skills for students and early career professionals in conservation, covering career planning, work-life balance, and personal branding.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Pragmatic Sampling Framework for Benchmarking Soil Health at Scale

Discover a pragmatic approach to benchmarking soil health across regions, enabling farmers to set achievable goals for their specific soils and management systems.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Logistics and Benefits of Grazing Fall Cover Crops

Discover practical insights on fall cover crop grazing from a 40-year farming veteran, covering implementation strategies and advantages for sustainable agricultural practices and soil health management.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Benchmarking Soil Health in Texas

Discover how to evaluate and improve soil health through regional benchmarking processes, exploring findings from Texas's Northern Blackland Prairies, Gulf Coast Prairies, and Southern High Plains.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Economics of Soil Health in Arkansas

Discover the financial benefits of soil health management systems through partial budget analysis of Arkansas cotton farms and insights from agricultural economists.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video