Manure and Microbes: Are they the key to sustainable crop production?

The Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) at Cornell University aims to improve the profitability and competitiveness of New York dairy, livestock, and cash grain operations while maximizing environmental protection. Their moto is “relevant questions and sound science for agricultural profitability and protection of the environment”. Working with farmers in the New York On-Farm Research Partnership, the team is evaluating the value of manure for crop production, climate resilience, and environmental protection. This Digital Café featured Quirine Ketterings, leader of the NMSP, who shared the value of manure project and discoveries related to soil microbial health indicators thus far.