Author archive for amurphy@locusfs.com

  • Locus ag till field

    What is Additionality?

    One of the main draws of carbon farming programs is that they pay farmers to adopt new practices that sequester…

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  • Soybean field

    The Importance of Root Growth in Soybeans

    Strong root systems are essential to generating high quality soybeans, and certain biologicals can aid in root development by supplying…

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  • Carbon Farming Payments Locus AG

    3 Questions You Need to Ask About Carbon Farming Payments

    As carbon farming programs expand around the country, so does skepticism on the true financial benefit these programs provide to…

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  • tomatos

    How Biologicals Support Transplant Crops

    Transplanting in agriculture is the act of establishing crop seedlings either indoors or outdoors in (a controlled environment), and then…

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  • A Tissue for the Issue: Optimizing Corn Growth Stages

    A look into impressive V5 corn tissue samples results using soil probiotics

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  • Strawberry Grower Spotlight: Fidel Lopez

    Fidel Lopez is a fourth–generation farmer who grows strawberries—among a handful of other crops—on his farm in Monterey County, CA.

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  • Industry Trend: Box Applied Biologicals

    While it’s natural to be skeptical of new things, the data on box applied biologicals is showing how these products…

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  • Row Crop Field

    What Exactly IS Regenerative Agriculture?

    At its core, regenerative agriculture is a way of sustainably farming, ranching, and managing land that regenerates degraded soils. This…

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  • Who Regulates Carbon Farming Markets

    Who Regulates Carbon Farming Markets?

    Around the world, organizations and individuals are pledging to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and turning to carbon farming programs…

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  • CarbonNOW Grower Spotlight: Mark Boston

    Mark Boston is an Illinois farmer who took over the family farm from his parents. We talked to him about his focus on relying…

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