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Free Tool Helps Growers, Advisors See Impact of Regenerative Practices on Drought Resilience

On Monday, May 4, 2026, the Soil Health Institute launched the Drought Resilience Calculator, a science-based tool designed to help farmers and advisors assess how soil health management improves water availability and crop resilience.
Cargill supported development of the Drought Resilience Calculator as part of its regenerative agriculture work across more than 16 countries, building on research from the North American Project to Evaluate Soil Health Measurements.
The web-based tool simulates the soil water cycle using historical weather data, showing how building soil organic carbon increases available water holding capacity for crops during dry periods.
SHI President and CEO Dr. Wayne Honeycutt said the calculator helps farmers "make informed management decisions," while farmer Sledge Taylor noted it shows how management can "leave more water for crops" during dry spells.
A second phase of the Drought Resilience Calculator will explore regional drought resilience impacts, enabling organizations to view the benefits of regenerative practices across their supply sheds.

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Free Tool Helps Growers, Advisors See Impact of Regenerative Practices on Drought Resilience

MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As drought risk intensifies across U.S. farmland, the Soil Health Institute (SHI) has launched a new, science-based tool to help farmers and advisors understand how soil health management can improve water availability and…

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