Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies.

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

Cover crops offer a unique solution for keeping field residue where you left it after your strip-till pass, while also providing benefits like breaking up soil compaction and nutrient cycling — but is adopting them the right call for your operation?