Ep. 85 Carbon Farming & Soil Biology: The Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture

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Soil biology is quickly becoming one of the most important conversations in modern agriculture.

In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared Sorensen interviews soil scientist Steve Diver to explore how carbon farming and soil biology form the foundation of regenerative agriculture.

With more than 40 years of experience in horticulture, soil science, and sustainable agriculture, Steve breaks down the science behind soil health and explains how farmers and ranchers can use natural biological processes to rebuild soil structure, increase organic matter, and improve farm profitability.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The history and evolution of regenerative agriculture
 • Why soil organic matter and carbon farming drive soil fertility
• How soil microbes, fungi, and mycorrhizae influence plant health
• The role of cover crops, grazing management, and biodiversity in soil regeneration
• Practical ways farmers can transition from chemical-dependent systems to biological farming systems
• The power of multi-species grazing, mob grazing, and livestock integration
• How microbial inoculants, compost extracts, and biological amendments work in regenerative systems

Whether you are a rancher, row crop farmer, soil health advocate, or simply interested in sustainable agriculture and regenerative farming practices, this conversation provides practical insights on building living soil systems that support both productivity and profitability.

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