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Survey: Farmer Compensation Top Barrier to Adopting Conservation Practices

April 11, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

New research released by McKinsey & Company reveals that while 90% of US farmers have an understanding of sustainable farming, the uptake of practices remains low.

Ray McCormick Named No-Till Farmer's 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow

Initiative aims to broaden the practical understanding of how growers can find economic and sustainability success through Conservation Ag practices

February 19, 2024 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

No-Till Farmer has selected Ray McCormick of Vincennes, Ind., as its 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow.

USDA Seeks Grower Input on Carbon Markets

Growers have until Nov. 1 to submit their comments to the federal agency.

By Sarah Hill posted on September 29, 2021

The USDA is looking to create a set of pilot projects that provides incentives to implement climate smart conservation practices on working lands and to quantify and monitor the carbon and greenhouse gases associated with those practices. The pilot projects could even expand or develop new and additional markets.

Nitrogen Loss Reduction Practices: What Do They Cost?

December 5, 2018 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Water Management

The University of Illinois examines the variety of agricultural conservation practices available to reduce the amount of nitrogen leaving fields and traveling downstream, what they cost and which ones are most effective for the money.

USDA Blog: Measuring Environmental Effects of Conservation Practices

May 5, 2015 | Posted in Soil Health

The Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), led by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, seeks to generate a first-hand look into how operators maintain ag lands for tomorrow.

Secretary Vilsack Announces Partnerships with Farmers to Address Climate Change

April 24, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces USDA's comprehensive plan to tackle issues related to the changing climate that are impacting agriculture and forestry sectors.

Incentive Payments Often Boost Adoption of Conservation Practices

April 22, 2015 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Equipment

Since the value of onfarm benefits can vary widely across practices and farms, identifying which farmers will adopt a conservation practice only if they receive a payment is not straightforward.

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Conservation Practices Reduce Nutrients, Soil Runoff In Chesapeake Bay

December 6, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Nutrient Management

Source: USDA

A record number of voluntary conservation practices adopted by Chesapeake Bay farmers since 2006 have significantly reduced the amount of nitrogen, sediment and phosphorus leaving cultivated croplands, according to a new report released.

Strip-Till Video: Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till

October 23, 2012 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

In this section of the ILF Strip-Tillage Crop Management video "Farmers' Perspective on Strip-Till" experienced Iowa strip-tillers offer their thoughts on a fertilizer program when using this conservation practice.

Strip-Till Offers Economic, Environmental Benefits

June 25, 2012 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Source: Jennifer Stewart, Purdue University

Strip-till and other conservation practices not only preserve soil and water, but also can save growers money, says Tony Vyn, Purdue University Extension agronomist.

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