The study used data from the ICGA’s Precision Conservation Management program. They analyzed no-till, strip-till and multi-pass systems, machinery and input costs, commodity prices, soil productivity ratings, and soil loss and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here’s what they found. 

SCOTUS considered Bayer’s petition for writ of certiorari earlier this year but asked Solicitor General D. John Sauer for additional input on the case, Monsanto Co. vs. John L. Durnell.

Our government hasn’t adequately adapted to the changing realities of global trade. There needs to be more serious discussion in Washington about what practices our government chooses to incentivize.

The package of spending bills fully funds the USDA for fiscal year 2026 and includes the extension of farm programs and authorities, not covered in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that were set to expire on Dec. 31.

Prices or markets could change next year, when you’ll want to be ready for a strong recovery. Damaging your soils will take a much longer time to fix.