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Food and agriculture face a time of unparalleled change, both in the heft of the systemic issues they’re working through and in the speed at which seismic shifts will likely occur.

Despite terms, ag and food largely united on stewardship priorities.

As you plan for the New Year, how are you thinking about integrating conservation ag objectives into your list of priorities?

Understanding your farm’s soil microbiome can generate benefits including better yield and healthier watersheds, says Mike Riffle, field development and sustainability manager at Valent U.S.A.

Top priorities for Matthew Lohr: conservation practices, farm bill and customer service

You might need to jump-start the discussion with non-operator landowners

Row-crop operations are taking acres out of production to add poultry barns

Groups revamp grain facilities for non-GMO and organic crops.

Young farmer diversifies by producing energy from food scraps