LD Productions

Capturing stories of regenerative agriculture, conservation & the wild🌿

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📍Glacier National Park, Montana, from the mountain peaks to the forest floor, there's beauty at every scale.

To learn more about our work and mission, you can explore our portfolio and latest projects by visiting our website: https://t.co/Hx2Vb7areT.

#GlacierNationalPark #MT

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To learn more about our work and mission, you can explore our portfolio and latest projects by visiting our website: https://t.co/Hx2Vb7areT.

#Sheep #Farming #California #Sustainable #SustainableFarm

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In Kern and Merced County, California, Julie Finzel of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is working with local farmers to study the impacts of integrating cover crops and sheep grazing in almond orchards. #California #Farm

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In conventional almond orchards throughout California, these techniques are not implemented and the rows between the trees are bare soil with little to no microbial activity. With these methods, farmers Benina Montes of Burroughs Family Farms and Brett Sill

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Watch the full video below to learn more about this research project at the following link or by going to Western SARE’s YouTube channel: https://t.co/uT5oTrsW9a

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The team plans to use the research findings from this study to apply for a larger grant to conduct further research and determine whether this is a safe and effective practice at scale.

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So far, results have shown a positive relationship between incorporating sheep into the orchard for overall orchard, human, and animal health.

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of Sill Properties are noticing an increase in soil organic matter and nutrient density in their almonds.

This Western SARE grant allowed the producers to study whether integrating sheep into the orchard is a safe practice for human consumption.

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Check out our latest video with @RMFUnion!

To watch the full video visit: https://t.co/wXfilKh8Q3

#Farmers #Farming #Colorado #NewMexico #Wyoming

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Just a picture of a cow in the snow a day to keep that smile shining bright!

To learn more about our work and mission, you can explore our portfolio and latest projects by visiting our website: https://t.co/Hx2Vb7areT.

#Cattle #WesternPhotography #Agriculture #Montana

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Water scarcity is a growing challenge for ag. Producers face pressure to do more with less. Dr. Matt Yost & Dr. Neil Hansen collaborated with farmers in Utah to investigate different approaches & tech for water management.
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Growers in the Western Sugar Beet Cooperative learned that they can reduce nitrogen without impacting productivity. They are reducing costs and growing a higher quality crop - a win-win! Watch video: https://t.co/tInQKrdazA photo by LD Productions

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Eastern Idaho farmers are improving acidic soils and boosting yields with lime. Watch this how-to video to see their process : https://t.co/HStNVG9rMx #SustainableAg #SoilHealth #WesternUSFarming

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Cold morning at Brainard Lake. Sun briefly pierced the clouds, lighting the ice. A Gray Jay landed, soaking in the warmth. #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #ColoradoBirds

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Working closely with farmers, Dr. Jared Spackman with the University of Idaho Extension applied for a Western SARE Professional + Producer grant to help answer these questions.

Learn more about their findings in this "how-to" video we created in partnership with Western SARE.

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In Eastern Idaho, farmers' soil is becoming too acidic and negatively affecting their yields.

Their solution is to apply precipitated calcium carbonate (lime), a byproduct from the sugar beet processing facilities.

#IdahoFarming #AgResearch #WesternSARE #AgriculturalInnovation

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Idaho barley farmers face reduced yields due to acidic soils and are starting to incorporate liming as a remediation practice. Extension & farmers conducted research to learn how it affects soil fertility and pH. https://t.co/Olr50cPDY4 photo by LD Productions

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Unfortunately, there hasn't been any research to determine the most effective application rate and how often they need to reapply for this region.

This means farmers could be wasting money by applying too much lime in fear that if they don't apply enough their crops won't grow.

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What regenerative practices have you found most effective for improving soil health on your property?

To learn more about our work and mission, you can explore our portfolio and latest projects by visiting our website: https://t.co/Hx2Vb7areT.

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Through rotational grazing in the diverse ecosystem of Santa Barbara County, California, these cattle are essential for regenerative land management.

#RegenerativeRanching #Cattle #SantaBarbaraCounty #RotationalGrazing #SoilHealth #RangelandManagement #AgriLife #LandStewardship

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Their targeted and planned rotation allows for even manure distribution, naturally cycling nutrients and building soil fertility.

This strategic hoof impact aids in seed-to-soil contact, promoting healthy perennial grass growth and supporting local biodiversity.

#California