Soil Health Stories

Soil Health Stories is a new monthly series featuring Nebraska farmers and ranchers who are testing innovative practices and sharing lessons to inspire others. Each month, find a new story with practical steps to improve soil health, curb erosion, and make smarter use of water on Nebraska farms and ranches.

Farmer Brian Brhel holding a clump of soil, with cattle grazing cover crops and a field of tall cover crops alongside a quote about applying soil health principles on his farm.

Balancing Soil Health and Cash Flow: Lessons from Regenerative Farmer Brian Brhel

Kicking off our new Soil Health Stories series, Nebraska farmer Brian Brhel shares how he integrates cover crops and cattle to build healthier soils — and why the real question isn’t if the principles work, but how to make them work on your farm.

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