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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.

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.

According to the report, there were eight-grain dust explosions in 2020, resulting in zero fatalities and nine injuries.

Switching part of your acres to no-till is as simple as just parking the tillage tractor, right? Maybe not. Here are a few considerations before trying no-till for the first time.

When farmland draws a premium, you’d expect the soil to be in good shape, right? More landowners are considering fertility clauses in their farm leases to ensure tenants don’t suck the soil dry.

With renewed focus on no-till and reduced tillage, how can you experience the greatest financial and positive environmental impact? Do you have to cut back on tillage every acre to maximize the benefits?

With enthusiasm from favorable market prices at a high, many farmers are wondering if it’s time to consider corn-on-corn or soybean-on-soybeans. Ken Ferrie says important to understand the agronomic challenges of each.