Reduce or eliminate tillage. Tillage improves the aeration of the soil and causes a flush of microbial activity that increases the speed of decomposition of organic matter. The incorporation of oxygen into the soil essentially helps to ignite and burn the organic matter like a fire burns wood.
Reduce soil erosion. Most of the organic matter in a soil is in the topsoil. When soil erodes, organic matter goes with it. Saving soil and organic matter go hand and hand.
Fertilize Properly. Proper fertilization encourages growth of plants, which increases root growth. Increased root growth can help build or maintain soil organic matter, even if much of the top growth is removed.
Cover crops can help build or maintain soil organic matter. The best results are achieved if growing cover crops are combined with a reduction in tillage practices.
Scholarship Opportunity - Country Visions Cooperative and CP Feeds are offering a total of 33—$1,000 scholarships to area students that are graduating from high school as members of the class of 2025.
1099-PATR forms mailed to members in late January 2025 - In previous years, many individuals have had questions regarding this form. The following information may assist in addressing the most commonly asked questions.
Last spring, thousands of our member-owners received a patronage check from Country Visions Cooperative. Recently, 1099-PATR forms were mailed to all members who received patronage paid to them in that April 2024 check mailing. In previous years, many individuals have had questions regarding this form. The following information may assist in addressing the most commonly asked questions.
