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Soybeans gain traction in prairie farm plots and soil care
Friendly Acres Seed Farm near Saltcoats showcased plot tours highlighting soybeans as a new regional crop. Kevin Elmy discussed soybeans as nitrogen fixers that reduce fertilizer needs and support sustainable rotation with alfalfa sainfoin and canola. He noted lower fertilizer costs, around ten dollars per acre, and emphasized crop rotation as a path to lower inputs and maintained yields despite larger farming goals.
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