David Johnson

Molecular Biologist, Institute for Sustainable Agricultural Research, New Mexico State University

Regenerating Soil Microbiomes for Improved Farm Productivity, Profitability.

Microbes played a significant role not only in the development of our planet, but in formation of the soils used to produce food that feeds the world’s population. Disruptions of these soil microbiomes can have serious consequences for both farming and mankind — but the good news, says David Johnson, is that microbiomes can be restored.

The molecular biologist at New Mexico State University’s Institute for Sustainable Agricultural Research shares results of greenhouse and field research that helped him devise the Biologically Enhanced Agricultural Management (BEAM) system which promotes regenerative practices to help no-tillers further ratchet up soil health indicators and improve crop yields and profitability.