Conservation Farming
No one knows better than you that the future of your farm depends on balancing practices and profits that sustain your land, resources and family. The stakes are evolving based on weather patterns, technology, market demand and more. What actions are you taking to remain resilient?
8 steps you can take towards sustainability
- CROP ROTATION
- REDUCED TILLAGE
- NO TILL
- COVER CROPS
- WATER MANAGEMENT
- NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
- FORAGE AND BIOMASS PLANTING
- DATA AND RECORD KEEPING
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Plan well-drilling activities ahead of time to get irrigation water above ground. like the engine that powers your tractor, farmland drives your operation forward by providing the fuel your crops need to survive.
Assess all areas of your farming operation for energy efficiency to save energy and reduce costs.
You can’t always predict the weather; but you can put plans in place so you’re ready to plant in all conditions.
Headquartered in central Illinois and southern Michigan, Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer conduct thousands of acres of test plots every year. Here’s a recap of Ferrie’s initial findings.
The effects of the historical drought of 2012 continue to cause issues for farmers.
After years of criticizing modern agricultural practices, Mark Lynas has become one of the strongest advocates for U.S. farmers.
This year, plan for prevention to reduce rootless corn syndrome, or floppy corn.
Using multiple tire sizes for a single self-propelled sprayer is a growing trend to reduce compaction and pare crops.
It’s tempting to think that a Band-Aid approach to irrigation maintenance can save you time and money. But you need to examine it closely from the ground up.