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Educating Landowners on the Merits of No-Till & Cover Crops

A first-ever workshop brought landowners into the farm shop to hear why no-tillers should get extra consideration – beyond just a figure on a rent check.

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Last week, I headed east to Brownsburg, Ind. (just west of Indianapolis) to attend a first-ever gathering at Starkey Farms dubbed “Conversations about Conservation” that was held exclusively for a non-farming, landowner audience.

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[Video] Ag Leader’s New RightPath Keeps Implement Centered on Guidance Line

February 24, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Ag Leader introduced RightPath at the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show. Product specialist Logan Handsaker gives us a first look at the retrofit kits that aims to solve the problem of implement drift.

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[Video] Conveying the Science & Power of Conservation

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 24, 2025

Aquatic Ecologist with the Nature Conservancy, Krista Kirkham shares her thoughts attending the first Conversations about Conservation workshop in Brownsburg, Ind.

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[Video] Fostering a Strong Relationship Between Landowner and Farmer

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 24, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Mike Dunn, Indiana Director of Freshwater Conservation Programs with the Nature Conservancy spoke at the first Conversations about Conservation workshop where he explained the importance of farmers and landowners working together to steward the land being farmed.

Frankly Speaking

Protect the Farm, Protect the Environment

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Nearly three dozen farmers in southwest Wisconsin are showing the area’s non-farm population how no-till, strip-till, cover crops and nutrient management are improving soil and water quality — and boosting farm income at the same time.

Why No-Till & Other Regenerative Ag Practices Are Catching On in Red States

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

By Eve Andrews posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ambrook Research

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

How to get No-Tillers on Board for Carbon Contracts

By Todd Janzen posted on September 26, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

A group of companies called the Agricultural Climate Market Collaborative believes that lack of “transparency” is one of major road blocks to acceptance. To address transparency, the Collaborative developed eleven principles to guide carbon ecosystem marketers when forming these new contracts with growers.

Growers Edge, Midwestern BioAg, Nature Conservancy Form Ag Partnership

February 18, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture

The three organizations — two companies and a non-profit organization — have joined forces to introduce the Midwestern BioAg Sustainability Challenge, an innovative and high-performing data-driven sustainability program.

Syngenta Commits $2 Billion to Advance Agricultural Sustainability

October 24, 2019 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: Syngenta

Syngenta announces major investment in sustainable agriculture practices, commitment to technological innovations and focus on reducing operational carbon emissions.

Remote Sensing Technology Driving Conservation Solutions

July 17, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Source: CTIC

Data pulled from new sensor technology shows soil health practices in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana moving in the right direction, says the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC). Other states will come online soon.

Videos

Farmer Shares Formula for Better No-Till Corn Emergence

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.

Events

Conservation in Action Tour 2025 -- Sioux Falls, S.D.

Date: 05/06/25

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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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