Archive for the "conservation" Tag

As sky-high fertilizer costs and other inflated input prices put a damper on farmers’ pocketbooks, many are turning to cost-reduction measures to […]

President Biden officially signed a bipartisan omnibus bill on Thursday, with funding allocated that will impact the ag industry in the new […]

USDA announced this week an additional $325 million into 71 projects for climate-smart commodities. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement […]

While the U.S. corn belt is generally blessed with productive, fertile soils, it is up to growers to use responsible production practices […]

As harvest wraps up, farmers revisit the fall tillage decision-making process that can leave many scratching their heads. Farm Journal Field Agronomist […]

A recent USDA survey reports that cover crop usage is up considerably across the U.S. In 2017, approximately 15.4 million cover crop […]

The USDA’s $2.8 billion investment in climate-smart agricultural practices has been confirmed for use in 70 projects throughout the country. Under the […]

More than any other asset, soil is the driving force behind strong yields and profitability. Farmers know that improving soil health is […]

Lawmakers continue to push for a cover crop incentive bill despite a proposed $25-per-acre incentive failing to survive the latest climate law. […]

Should farmers themselves lead the way to a more conservation-focused agricultural landscape? According to a U.S. Department of Interior secretary for water […]