Conservation
For the Horas, not much field work has danced across their Iowa soils so far. They planted a few acres this past weekend, but fieldwork has been minimal due to the cold and wet conditions this year.
Farmers in 17 states who have used no-till, strip till and cover crops in the past nine years could be eligible to benefit.
President Biden continues to affirm the administration’s focus on climate. A key USDA nomination this week showcased just how important of a role agriculture will play when it comes to the environment.
Details of a U.S. land and water related executive order could be unveiled soon. Known as the ’30 by 30’ plan, it would place 30% of U.S. lands and 30% of U.S. waters under federal jurisdiction by 2030.
The company will work with farmers and their existing, trusted advisors to implement the program.
When Michael Vittetoe started grazing cattle in the prime corn and soybean fields of southeast Iowa, he may have been bucking the trend, but he was also carrying on a family conservation tradition.
The program will be introduced initially to row-crop farmers in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer found between 30% and 40% of those surveyed say they are aware of opportunities to get paid for sequestering carbon. Yet, to date, only a small group has actually engaged in discussions.
Tom Vilsack was sworn in as USDA Secretary for the second time at the end of February. Since then, he has pushed forward advances on several key issues.
Improving farm profitability is more important than ever, so is sustaining the environment and waterways.