Soil Microbes Contribute to Plant Resilience

BY: Skye Root
POSTED: December 4, 2025
IN: General
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Healthy soils are the foundation of every successful operation; they influence everything from plant resilience to water retention and long-term productivity.

Research continues to show that biologically active soils foster stronger crops and higher yields over time. Investing in soil health isn’t just good science — it’s sound business. Vaagen writes, “Scientists at the University of Kansas are uncovering how soil microbes retain “legacy effects” that shape how plants respond to changing environments.  The research, published in Nature Microbiology, examined soils from six locations across Kansas, from the humid tallgrass prairies in the east to the drier shortgrass regions in the west.”

At Root Ag Advisory, we work with producers who are taking proactive steps toward sustainability, using soil biologicals, crop rotation, and regenerative practices that protect their land and legacy for years to come.

By Glenn Vaagen

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