Sustainability

The cornerstone incentive is the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) combined with the beneficial, though taxable, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants. Careful planning can substantially offset the cost of a new solar system.

Sustainability isn’t just about the environment. It also means preparing for retirement and sustaining a way of life.

Many farmers will admit buying land almost never cash flows or makes sense at the time. But a new land investment tool shows now might be the time to act.

For the past 10 years, Wayne Honeycutt has led the organization he founded, The Soil Health Institute, to elevate the concept of science bringing improved environmental stewardship and yield potential via a focus on the soil. At the beginning of 2026, he’ll retire and hand over the reigns of the organization. Here he shares reflections on a career focused on sustainability.

The Wine Glass Ranch is more than a family operation. It’s a blueprint for the future of sustainable beef production.

Sustainability has a price tag. However, sustainability is not a cost but an investment. But it pays off. Up-front costs turn into long-term profitability and a resilient business model.

After testing thousands of varieties and a decade of trials, a new variety of winter wheat is on its way. Next season, in 2026, South Dakota producers will be able to plant SD Vivan – made with strong resistance to the state’s agronomic challenges.

Our results show that we’re resisting the challenge of climate change. Our production has become more stable, even in years of stress from drought or heavy rainfall. This predictability is a welcome and major benefit.

Regenerative agriculture holds a special appeal to young people. Many of them resist farming because they view traditional agriculture as antiquated and obsolete. They seek purpose and innovation. For them, regenerative agriculture is a revelation.