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No-Till Legends Recall USDA's Role in 'Revolution on the Land'

'Grandfather of No-Till' Bill Richards & retired Ohio State ag engineer Randall Reeder discuss how Richards increased no-till acres as chief of the Soil Conservation Service
Staying true to the impact that farmer-to-farmer education has on encouraging adoption of no-till, the USDA changed the course of ag history by appointing a no-tiller to a key position in the early 1990s. The No-Till History series is made possible by Calmer Corn Heads.
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Carbon Farming Basics that Every No-Tiller Should Know

Carbon farming involves implementing agricultural practices that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the soil, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As global industries and governments increasingly prioritize sustainability, carbon farming presents not only an opportunity for conservation but also for farmers to diversify revenue streams through carbon credits.
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Using Agricultural Data to Address Sustainability Challenges

Ag data has become increasingly important to not only farmers, but corporate companies like McDonalds and PepsiCo as well. In recent years, the USDA and other government agencies have taken significant strides in leveraging agricultural data to drive climate-smart initiatives across the U.S., according to Todd Janzen, agricultural attorney at Janzen Schroeder Ag Law. 


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