Americas Conservation Ag Movement
When he came back to the farm 11 years ago, Brian Scott was determined to protect his family legacy, while still trying new practices. Today, he and his father farm about 2,500 acres of diverse crops in Monticello, Ind.
This Indiana farmer says pollinator habitat practices are effective at reducing costs, establishing a year-round cover that protects the soil from erosion, protecting water quality, as well as providing wildlife habitat.
When life gives you lemons, water them carefully. At least, that’s what avocado and lemon tree grower Angela Vanoni does. A native of Ventura County, California, she’s no stranger to drought and strict rules.
Good data forms the framework for management decisions Lukas Fricke and his brother make on their Ulysses, Neb., farm operation, including the one they made recently to sign a carbon contract.
Sustainability is being built as a separate pillar of focus within most every agriculture-related organization today.
Soil carbon sequestration can become an important mitigation strategy if there is agreed upon, credible, cost-effective and consistent measurement, reporting and verification behind the credits, according to researchers.
“There’s real science around soil health, and this is a way retailers can have meaningful impact without directly selling anything,” says Dr. Jennifer Wells, Senior Agronomist and Account Manager at Truterra.
This is a three-year program through the corn/soybean rotation for farmers to adopt practice changes such as cover crops and more.
After participating in four carbon market pilot programs in the past two years, Kyle Mehmen has learned a lot about the opportunity, and perhaps even more about what not to do.
This year marks the company’s 20th anniversary as well as a rebrand from Certis USA to Certis Biologicals. Through its legacy companies, Certis traces its historic roots back more than 70 years.
Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora explore the roles of finance and government in building the markets with Cristian Barcan, vice president for sustainability for Rabo Agrifinance, and Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig.
CRP acres often follow market forces, according to research from Farmer Mac. As such, today’s high cash grain prices may dissuade producers from enrolling acreage in CRP programs.
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Dr. Rick Haney joins the Field Work podcast to discuss the soil health test he developed helped farmers get a true picture of what was going on beneath the surface.
For more than 25 years, InfoAg has remained the premier conference on the practical application of precision agriculture.
Brian Doerr recently introduced regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, on his family’s Nebraska farm. He details his decision-making and implementation steps here.
If you’re not from one of the 17 cotton-producing states, you might not realize that the United States is the world’s biggest exporter of cotton.
Farmers John and Kara Boyd share the challenges of practicing regenerative ag in Southern Virginia. John leads the National Black Farmers Association and Kara founded the Association of American Indian Farmers.
Researchers try to tease out what makes some areas more inclined to plant cover crops.
Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.
The companies say the current market for carbon credits is $15 for every ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestered and farmers that are enrolled in the program before March 15 will be guaranteed that price.
What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services?
Jason Weller, Vice President of Truterra at Land O’Lakes, testified in late June to the Senate committee on agriculture, nutrition and forestry regarding The Growing Climate Solutions Act.
A Bayer AG initiative will compensate growers who keep carbon in their soils and out of the environment.
The pivotal moment in the journey to more sustainable livestock production is now, says Brett Kaysen of the National Pork Board. Here’s a look at how the pork and poultry industries are driving progress.
Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.
The contracts available differ from one entity to the next and can be confusing. Make sure you know and understand the contract details and whether they align with your goals.
Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture, announces the completion of the first wave of regional conservation agriculture programming for farmers in five states.
By compensating farmers per pound of nutrient loss reduction, pay-for-performance conservation motivates farmers to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce nutrient losses for their specific fields.
Walmart and Danone are among the companies announcing public commitments to help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture systems. Here’s what that means for producers, says Lucy Stitzer, Dirt to Dinner founder.