The share of acreage for major cash crops—wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton—that are planted using conservation tillage has increased over the past two decades in the United States. Conservation ...

There are several practices farmers and ranchers use to preserve water quality, with a focus on improving land’s water ...

The achievement represents a gain of 6 million acres, and it was the farmers in Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota and Kansas who made it happen. Indiana's conservation tillage acreage was up ...

Conservation tillage practices reduce soil loss from wind and water. These practices can also impact water quality. Not only can soil be a pollutant, it can also carry pollutants. This publication ...

After a fall harvest and before the spring planting season, soil is typically cultivated so it can become more fertile and welcoming for plant growth. All farmers practice at least one type of tillage ...

That traditional symbol of American agriculture, the moldboard plow is passing from the scene. Used extensively since the 1800s to the 1980s, it’s on the way out like the horse and buggy before it.

With conservation tillage, plant residue from an earlier crop or a cover crop is left on the soil when a new crop is planted. A variety of techniques can be used, including no-till, a system in which ...

LAND degradation is one of the major problems facing agriculture today. The root cause of degradation of million of hectares is due to continuous decaying of soil structure, depletion of soil ...

Water reuse is another game-changer. Dairy farms, for instance, recycle water to irrigate alfalfa fields, closing the loop on every gallon. Conservation tillage practices, like no-till farming, trap ...

From composting to agroforestry, here are six sustainable soil restoration practices that improve fertility, boost farmer ...

United Sorghum Checkoff Program is highlighting the benefits of sorghum for conservation as many grain growers attempt to beat market pressure by diversification. This article is published as part of ...