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.
Preparing for the Heating Season - Though summer just officially arrived, it's the perfect time for propane users to get ready for the upcoming heating season. For many, this involves securing a propane contract to lock in prices, thus avoiding the risks of winter price increases and supply issues. Country Visions sends propane contracts to customers who used propane during the previous season and qualify based on their gallon usage.
We Salute the Farmers and other Agribusinesses in our communities as we celebrate June as Dairy Month.
The month is full of celebrations and we included a list of many of the events in our trade area on the attached flyer.
Find out about specials, promotions and events planned for May in this month's News & Notes advertising flyer. Country Visions will be mailing out patronage checks to the membership in early May. These checks will be based on profits generated from last fiscal year, which ended August 31, 2025.
