--- title: Composting Systems and Soil Fertility | Midwest Bio Systems (4) description: (4) --- [![Midwest Bio-Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hubfs/MidwestBioSystems_November2019%20Theme/Images/Aeromaster-Logo_400.png) ](https://midwestbiosystems.com) # Aeromaster Education Blog ## Midwest Bio Systems ### Recent Posts ## [What are the benefits of humus compost to the soil?](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171031/What-are-the-benefits-of-humus-compost-to-the-soil) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Mon, Aug 15, 2011 @ 15:08 PM There are many benefits of humus compost to the soil. As a simple reminder, we like to use the acronym “DIP ‘N’ CHEW” **D** isease suppression — humus compost has a healing effect on plants and a cleansing action on soils. **I** ncreases plant yield **P** orosity increased in the soil-has more air voids than typical soils. **N** utrient retention — magnetic charge from high CEC holds nutrients longer. **C** ompaction reduction — it makes soil spongy and enables it to spring back. **H** elps reduce dependence on chemicals — promotes healthier plants. **E** rosion reduced-disperses the force of raindrops. **W** ater retention increased — like a sponge holding water. [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171031/What-are-the-benefits-of-humus-compost-to-the-soil) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171031/What-are-the-benefits-of-humus-compost-to-the-soil#comments-listing) Tags: [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [sustainable farming](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/sustainable-farming), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost) ## [Rethinking Soil Fertility in the Current Economy](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171032/Rethinking-Soil-Fertility-in-the-Current-Economy) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 @ 15:03 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-18363630-jpg/images/man-holding-dirt_plant-300x231-resized-600.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171032/Rethinking-Soil-Fertility-in-the-Current-Economy) ### **In view of rising fertilizer prices, what should our fertilizer program look like?** It is an accepted fact that fertilizer can help grow better crops. Many studies have been conducted to determine the point of diminishing returns. However, with escalating fertilizer prices, paradigms change. So how much should we apply? Are there products other than high analysis NPK blends that we should consider, such as manure or compost? [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171032/Rethinking-Soil-Fertility-in-the-Current-Economy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/171032/Rethinking-Soil-Fertility-in-the-Current-Economy#comments-listing) Tags: [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [sustainable farming](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/sustainable-farming), [fertilizer](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/fertilizer), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost) ## [No-till Farmer Gets Increased Yeilds with Humified Compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/163075/No-till-Farmer-Gets-Increased-Yeilds-with-Humified-Compost) Posted by [Midwest Bio Systems](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems) on Wed, Mar 23, 2011 @ 15:03 PM [![](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/hs-fs/file-18363327-jpg/images/humus_technology_2.jpg) ](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/163075/No-till-Farmer-Gets-Increased-Yeilds-with-Humified-Compost) [Read More](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/163075/No-till-Farmer-Gets-Increased-Yeilds-with-Humified-Compost) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/bid/163075/No-till-Farmer-Gets-Increased-Yeilds-with-Humified-Compost#comments-listing) Tags: [soil fertility](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/soil-fertility), [sustainable farming](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/sustainable-farming), [fertilizer](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/fertilizer), [humus compost](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/topic/humus-compost) [Previous](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/author/midwest-bio-systems/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.midwestbiosystems.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe via Email ### Latest Posts ### Posts by Category - 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