Traditional methods of soil assessment have given way to sophisticated, data-driven technologies that provide unprecedented insights into soil conditions.
This initiative represents a notable step toward integrating biofuels into sustainable agriculture outcomes, contributing to the overall goals of the program, which is supported by $157 million in combined funding from the USDA and corporate partners.
In partnership with Polk County and Iowa Cover Crop, the Polk Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has planted a cover crop demonstration plot for farmers and landowners to visit at their leisure.
While AGCO seemingly has good intentions when it comes to promoting conservation practices, it also looks like they have little interest in promoting numerous soil-saving concepts in North America.
In Wilsall, Montana the Bays family are working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on various conservation projects, they aim to improve the health of their soil.
In Wilsall, Montana the Bays family are working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on various conservation projects, they aim to improve the health of their soil.
In collaboration with PepsiCo, a global leader in food and beverage, the organizations will provide greater financial and technical support to farmers enrolled in the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program helping to drive adoption of voluntary, regenerative agriculture practices.
The two companies said they will work toward creating a common framework for high-integrity agriculture sustainability programs that effectively responds to the demands of downstream buyers within and beyond the ag value chain by ensuring greater consistency and standardization of ag sustainability outcomes and delivering a broader spectrum of solutions.
The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta’s Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The fast-food giant and meat supplier Lopez Foods will pay farmers to use Syngenta’s Enogen corn to drive feed efficiencies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025!Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.