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One of the most important resources for farmers interested in sustainable practices is a soil test commonly known as the Haney Test. In this episode, we talk to the developer of the test, Rick Haney, a soil scientist who will retire from USDA Agricultural Research Service on June 30. Rick tells Field Work producer Annie Baxter how he came up with his legendary soil health test \u2014 and exactly how it works. We also hear from Indiana farmer Rick Clark about how he converted his 7,000-acre farm from conventional corn and soybean to no-till and diversified his crops. The Haney test played a crucial role.\xa0

The two Ricks help lead a brainstorm about scaling up regenerative practices to slow climate change and help farmers be more profitable \u2014 with Iowa farmer Brian Hora (Mitchell\u2019s dad), North Carolina farmer Russell Hedrick and Great Plains Regeneration Executive Director Jessica Gnad also joining in.\xa0

Our show was recorded at Field Work co-host Mitchell Hora\u2019s field day June 3, 2021, in Washington County, Iowa.