Soil Science or Fiction? #2 Measuring a change is the same as measuring an impact
By: A.J. (Ashok) Kumar, VP, Sustainability Sciences at Indigo Ag
Joan Abbott, Associate Manager, Sustainability Solutions at Indigo Ag
I’m back! Sorry it took me a bit longer between my last post and this one as I’ve been on the road talking about soil health, regen ag, and all kinds of fun things. I want to take a m...
The article reflects a broader trend of increasing interest in measuring and monetizing soil carbon sequestration as a means of addressing climate change. However, it also highlights the challenges of accurately attributing changes in soil carbon levels to specific management practices due to the influence of weather conditions. The authors propose three approaches for creating more accurate measurements, but acknowledge that each has its strengths and weaknesses. This discussion underscores the...
