Soil Health 5 for 5: December 17, 2025 - What's New in Idaho-based Research

This is a recording of the Idaho Soil Health 5 for 5 that took place on Dec. 17, 2025. A joint effort between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Idaho, Soil Health 5 for 5 is a virtual event aimed towards engaging farmers, ranchers, UI Extension educators, soil conservationists and agricultural professionals around the topic of soil health. Presenters are given 5 slides and 5 minutes to share a story, practice, or project that they are involved with, and the presentations are then followed by a lively discussion and Q&A session with the audience. 4:39 Erin Brooks, U of I Soil and Water Systems, Professor of Hydrology and Water Quality – How to know whether your soil health practices are working. 19:17 Questions for Erin 27:33 Dan Strawn, U of I Soil and Water Systems, Professor of Environmental Soil Chemistry – Improving soil health via biochar amendment. 47:15 Questions for Dan 55:20 Michael Strickland, U of I Soil and Water Systems, Professor of Microbial Ecology – Synergistic response of soil health to multiple agricultural management practices. 1:10:41 Questions for Michael Like, Favorite and SHARE this video Subscribe using the link below for more videos from University of Idaho CALS    / @uicals   Follow Us!: Facebook:   / uicals   Instagram:   / uicals   For more UI CALS information visit: https://www.uidaho.edu/cals Click here to apply today! https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions