Top story on No-TillFarmer.com — A federal grant program that helped drive cover crop and no-till adoption and other climate-focused practices has been cancelled by the Trump administration over concerns about “sky-high administration fees.”
More than 650 farm advisors from across the U.S. participated in a survey on cover crops, shining light on how they advise growers on cover crops. A report on the survey was released this week by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), USDA SARE Program, and the American Seed Trade Association.
In 2025, no-tillers are charging anywhere from $13 to $45 per acre for custom no-tilling. The average charge is $27.25 per acre to no-till with a planter.
Another highlight from that event included a planter 101 session with Chuck Gruenberger of Deere dealer Riesterer & Schnell, during which Chuck compared an empty field without covers to a rebellious teenager.
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Many food and textile companies are demanding suppliers utilize regenerative farming practices so the companies can market themselves to increasingly environmentally conscious customers. But how the industry goes about that journey matters.
The PCSC program will be evolved into the “Advancing Markets for Producers” initiative and existing grants will be reviewed on three “Farmer First” policy priorities, the USDA said Monday.
The 2025 National Strip-Tillage Conference takes place July 31-August 1 in Iowa City. In this video, past attendees and speakers share why they keep coming back!
Well it’s no secret that glyphosate resistant weeds are becoming more of a problem for farmers all over the world. But what role do cover crops play in this situation and how does it vary between the U.S. and the UK?
Experts from the University of Illinois and Ohio State University discuss their projections for farm income on rented land for 2025 and which operations could be most vulnerable this year.
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On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, longtime no-tiller Ross Bishop shares some of the keys to achieving even corn emergence with no-till.
From Sioux Falls, S.D. attendees will travel to innovative farms that showcase best practices in conservation agriculture, hear from inspiring speakers and experience behind-the-scenes industry stops that will make the 2025 planting season a memorable one.
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