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Maximizing Impact of Trillions for Conservation

By Randall Reeder posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Politics forces the federal government to scatter conservation program money among hundreds of different programs, making it hard or impossible to see a measurable impact.

Growers Cite Low ROI as Primary Reason for Not Engaging in Carbon Projects

By Jennifer Marston posted on February 20, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ag Funder News

In Purdue University's January 2024 Ag Economy Barometer Report, 8% of respondents said they have discussed carbon capture and carbon contracts with a company.

Soil & Water Outcomes Fund Pays Farmers $10.5 Million in 2023

February 16, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund more than doubled farmer participation in 2023, enrolling over 300,000 acres of cropland across 14 states.

Study Shows Glyphosate, No-Till & Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Improve Sustainability

By Mark Halsall posted on October 9, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Grainews

A study by University of Saskatchewan researchers suggests glyphosate has served another important function — making Prairie agriculture more sustainable.

Soil Health

Constant Soil Testing Reduces No-Tiller’s Annual Costs By $164,000

Russell Hedrick, the current dryland corn yield world record holder, relies on regenerative practices & meticulous management to guide nutrient decisions

By Julienne Isaacs posted on August 31, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

At JRH Grain Farms, Russell Hedrick’s operation in the foothills of Hickory, N.C., soil testing is a critical component of day-to-day operations.

Study: Winter Rye Cover Crop Reduces Nitrate Losses By 45%

August 11, 2023 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: ARS News Service

Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop there.

Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Want Higher Payments for Carbon Contracts

February 13, 2023

According to the latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture, very few farmers are currently engaged in carbon contracts and of the ones who are, most of them say the payments aren't high enough.

Frankly Speaking

Just Because You’ve Been Successfully No-Tilling & Seeding Cover Crops for 17 Years Doesn’t Mean You’ve Got to Forgo Cashing in on Carbon Sequestration Payments

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 27, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

When it comes to carbon sequestration payments, the major frustration we hear from many no-tillers is that they don’t believe they’ll be accepted due to the “additionality” requirements of some programs.

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November 25, 2022

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