Conservation
Funding for habitat management is being examined as legislators and lobbyists evaluate how farm bill programs will be administered in the future. Many want more flexibility in the programs for farmer and rancher use.
Industry experts say the new legislative package represents a ‘generational opportunity’ for conservation funding and needs to reach U.S. farmers and livestock producers sooner rather than later, starting this spring.
Rob Stout knows conservation practices help him leave the land in better shape than it was before. And he knows planting cover crops on 100% of his acreage is one method to help accomplish that.
When Tom Perlick’s father unexpectedly passed away, Perlick knew he had to keep the farm in the family. Perlick soon blazed a conservation trail that proved the naysayers wrong.
It’s water first when it comes to Terry and Lori Dabbs most treasured resource. For these Stuttgart, Arkansas farmers, their farming legacy solely focuses on water conservation.
Michael Vittetoe’s conservation efforts work to synchronize production agriculture with a vibrant ecosystem to produce nutritious food.
When Tom Perlick’s father unexpectedly passed away, Perlick knew he had to keep the farm in the family. Perlick soon blazed a conservation trail that proved the naysayers wrong.
Angela Knuth wanted to track loads of grain during harvest. Beginning her data collection was simple and clear. Today, the increased documentation on their operation provides transparency in all aspects of their business
Here’s why you need to track environmental, social and governance outcomes.
Profitability and efficiency are big drivers for growers evaluating conservation-based farming practices. Each farmer who spoke at the Trust In Food Symposium said they have adopted at least one such practice, to date.
WATCH On Demand: Kyle Mehmen, general manager at MBS Family Farms, will join Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths to answer your questions and share his experiences with carbon programs.
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As agriculture awaits confirmation Joe Biden will tap Tom Vilsack as the next Secretary of Agriculture, Washington insiders say Vilsack is a known entity, which would be a positive for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Despite the exponential growth in agricultural carbon market options, most producers aren’t biting.
The definition of “sustainability” is changing, and that change is coming quickly to our doorsteps.
Dick Billings passed away several years ago, but his wife, their son and granddaughters have been able to build upon his vision for the family’s operation, thanks to a team of farmers and a forestry consultant.
According to the USDA, 2020 farming activities in the U.S. made up 11.2 percent, or 670 of 5,981 million metrics tons, of the U.S.’s total carbon contribution.
“Everything we do is conservation minded for water and soil erosion, and there is no incentive for that except the viability of our farm,” says Tracy Zink. “And if we don’t do that, then we won’t be here.”
Lawrence M. Conyer attributes his conservation practices, including cover crops and minimum till, to his ability to manage his land to be resilient and to grow his operation at scale.
Local waterways are an important part of your community. When they’re healthy, they have the potential to benefit everyone, including you:
While companies have big aspirations for carbon programs, they are simultaneously recognizing changes that need to be made to increase participation.
As a farmer, boosting productivity and profitability helps you – and your operation – succeed. Good soil is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do so.
Did you know that maintaining good soil is one of the easiest and most effective ways for farmers to improve production and their profits?
As a farmer, increasing crop productivity and profitability helps your operation to succeed, both now and in the long term. That’s why protecting your land matters.
Your crops depend on balance – both in your farm practices and in the surrounding habitat. But outside forces like weather patterns and surrounding land use can impact the productivity and efficiency of your operation.
Farming practices that help you increase profitability and productivity are critical to the success of your operation.
Local water sources are a necessary part of every community. When they’re healthy, they can do even more.
Did you know that a streamside buffer, or tree buffer, can provide natural land protection with multiple benefits to your operation?
America’s Conservation Ag Movement is hosting a series of farmer-led, in-the-field agronomic events in five states this summer.
Serving military veterans across the country, NCAT’s Armed to Farm training provides resources and education for veterans to start and operate their own agricultural business.