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 ...

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

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 ...

Conservation practices are readily available for U.S. farmers to implement, but financial roadblocks commonly stymie their adoption. A study done in 2020 in cooperation between the Soil Health ...

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 ...

Reducing tillage is one approach used to build the benefits of a healthier soil - like reducing erosion and better water management. But, leaving some extra residue on the surface can be daunting in ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Conservation tillage options for corn production will be the focus of the Tri-State Conservation Tillage Expo to take place on Feb. 6 at the eBay Kruse Auction Park, located ...

Conservation tillage does not lower yield in modern cropping systems. Just as we blend, cut, and fold ingredients together to follow a recipe, farmers use equipment to stir together soil and crop ...

Stewardson-Strasburg FFA members had a successful October competing in soils judging events at both the sectional and state ...