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The Agriculture Policy & Programs section of our website is a place to find the latest news, announcements and viewpoints on the government policies, regulations and programs that affect conservation agriculture — including news from the USDA, NRCS, state and local conservation districts and more.

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SARE Grants Now Available in the North Central Region

Four competitive grant programs open for farmers, researchers, and educators pursuing sustainable agricultural innovations.
October 7, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Soil Health

The North Central Region-Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the region. 


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Hundreds Swap Ideas, Strategies & Moneymaking Insights at 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference

By Noah Newman posted on August 10, 2026 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Crop Protection, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Over 400 farmers, agronomists, researchers, educators, dealers and manufacturers packed the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield, Ill., for the 13th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference.


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