Reduce or eliminate tillage. Tillage improves the aeration of the soil and causes a flush of microbial activity that increases the speed of decomposition of organic matter. The incorporation of oxygen into the soil essentially helps to ignite and burn the organic matter like a fire burns wood.
Reduce soil erosion. Most of the organic matter in a soil is in the topsoil. When soil erodes, organic matter goes with it. Saving soil and organic matter go hand and hand.
Fertilize Properly. Proper fertilization encourages growth of plants, which increases root growth. Increased root growth can help build or maintain soil organic matter, even if much of the top growth is removed.
Cover crops can help build or maintain soil organic matter. The best results are achieved if growing cover crops are combined with a reduction in tillage practices.
Find out about specials, promotions and events planned for April in this month's advertising flyer. Director Elections were held via a mail-in ballot sent to the voting members of Country Visions. Results were announced and approved at the Cooperative’s Annual Voter’s Meeting that was held at Country Visions Corporate Office in Brillion last month.
Country Visions members who received patronage paid to them in April 2023 should have received a 1099-PATR form last month. Several people have had questions about the form. Find additional information about that form, as well as specials, promotions and events planned for March in this month's advertising flyer.
We are happy to announce that scholarships will once again be offered for this year's high school graduating class.CP Feeds and Country Visions partner to award 33 - $1,000 scholarships to area students.
All required data must be postmarked, emailed or delivered to Country Visions office in Brillion, Wisconsin by March 31, 2024.
