Latest News From Conservation

Farmers' use of conservation practices such as cover crops and no-till varies greatly across the Corn Belt. But in southeast Iowa, there’s a county with a long and widespread tradition of innovation and early adoption.

Trust In Food, a Farm Journal initiative to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture, announces the completion of the first wave of regional conservation agriculture programming for farmers in five states.

The program was in eight states in 2020.

Step outside on the Palmyra, Mich., farm with Jim and Jake Isley, and you'll step into fields of conservation ideas turned into reality. The Isley family is a regional ASA Conservation Legacy Award Winner.

Brian Ryberg is not afraid to say he does things a little differently. The Buffalo Lake, Minn. farmer does things a little differently, but it's breaking barriers and debunking conservation falsehoods.

Where does conservation on the farm begin and end?  For one Iowa farm family, it's never ending. Jason and Sarah Russel farm in Monticello, Iowa. The two is make decisions every day that go well beyond the barn.

U.S. farms are poised to turbo charge carbon reductions, but navigating this complex environment will require careful planning and understanding.

Is your farm carbon ready? U.S. farms are poised to turbo charge carbon reductions, but navigating this complex environment will require careful planning and understanding.

Understand how this option fits into a rental agreement.

By compensating farmers per pound of nutrient loss reduction, pay-for-performance conservation motivates farmers to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce nutrient losses for their specific fields.

Congratulations to the regional winners of the 2021 Conservation Legacy Award.

Farmers in the study targeted specific combinations of practices to specific acres depending on the goals that they had.

Brian Ryberg’s use of conservation tillage and cover crops brings a new way of thinking to Minnesota farming

Iowa farmer Jason Russell looks to the Future as he continually tasks himself with efficiency, sustainability.

Stewardship takes another step forward as Danny Murphy lives out a conservation legacy that spans more than seven decades on his Mississippi farm.

Conservation practices take center stage as the Isley family continually learns how to better their operation and set an example for others at the same time.

Walmart and Danone are among the companies announcing public commitments to help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture systems. Here’s what that means for producers, says Lucy Stitzer, Dirt to Dinner founder.

Understand the key considerations before signing up leased land.

The contracts available differ from one entity to the next and can be confusing. Make sure you know and understand the contract details and whether they align with your goals.

On-farm Practices Can Help Achieve Conservation Goals

Farmers Are Stepping Up Across the Mid-Atlantic Region

How Farm Journal and Partners Are Helping Chesapeake Watershed Farmers Build a Better Future With Forested Buffers

Congratulations to Jennie Schmidt the 2021 Top Producer Trailblazer Award Winner. 

A new report suggests investments and partnerships in agriculture could help reduce U.S. GHG emissions by two-thirds by encouraging widespread adoption of climate-smart practices on farms and ranches.

Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.

American Farmland Trust's Ann Sorensen shares steps she says producers—and the researchers who serve them—can take to proactively integrate conservation into their farms as severe weather risks increase.

The first in a series of webinars by the Global Farmer Network brought together a diverse panel of farmers to talk about the biggest issues in agriculture today.

A conservation plan basically means writing down how to use a farm’s natural resources in as detailed a fashion as you can.

As an Illinois farmer, you know that long-lived farm businesses learn to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

How our partners helped farmers on their stewardship journey in 2020.

From field records to analytics, data empowers conservation and profitability.

Go around your farm on a carbon scavenger hunt.

Conservation options for non-revenue-generating acres.

Ecosystem services offer revenue streams and clauses to navigate.

These leaders prize soil, water and farmer success.

Learn how your farm can profit from transparency.

Curious about California water regulations and how they will affect produce crop sustainability?

Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.

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.

Farm Journal Foundation sparks industry engagement.

The goal of the pilot is to explore the scalability of an ecosystem services marketplace and provide farmers a view for what they could gain in a carbon market.

“Over time, our vision is to expand the carbon program to include partnerships across the value chain and into other industries that have interest in the carbon economy," said Chuck Magro.

Collaborate with your landowner in conservation.

Data provide a foundation of facts that farmers can use to share their specific stories with consumers.

The Ogallala Aquifer is one of the world’s largest freshwater resources. In northeastern Nebraska, farmers in the Bazile Groundwater Management Area who rely on this resource know its value—and that it's at risk. 

A five-year, $8.5 million project will impact 100,000 acres of row crops and feed production in a key beef producing region to build on farmers’ ongoing efforts to mitigate and adapt to impacts of climate change.

The pandemic takes field days virtual.

“If we're not doing what our farmers and our farmer-based board want us to do, we're not checking the box of doing the right thing that day,” - Samantha Schmidgall, Ag View FS in Walnut, IL

Where can you find government money for conservation?

What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services?