Meet Sophie Sieren of Bell Family Farms in Keota, Iowa, and learn how cover crops, flexible conservation programs and a commitment to land stewardship helped her family improve soil health, reduce risk and build a more resilient farming operation.

Rising fertilizer costs are pushing farmers to maximize nitrogen efficiency. Learn how smarter nitrogen management can reduce input expenses, improve soil health, lower emissions and increase Soil and Water Outcomes Fund payments.

Learn how Wes Shoemyer, a third-generation cattle and row crop producer in Northwest Missouri, is protecting the future of his family business and the environment by partnering with the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund.

Spring is approaching, and it’s time to plan cover crop termination. Explore mechanical, grazing and chemical strategies to protect cash crops, manage input costs and maintain soil health while evaluating what survived the winter.

Learn how Chad Van Ess, a multi-generation dairy farmer in northwest Iowa, has scaled his family’s operation from 150 to 10,000 cows while protecting soil, reducing inputs and partnering with SWOF to grow corn, cover crops and long-term sustainability.

Nitrogen is a key driver in crop yields—and input costs—but more nitrogen doesn’t always mean more yields.  Learn how smarter rates and timing can keep dollars in your pocket while improving nutrient efficiency and crop outcomes.

Meet Rachel Schuler, SWOF’s newest Field Program Representative. Learn how her background in specialty crops and passion for purpose-driven agriculture helps Indiana farmers adopt sustainable practices that boost soil health and profitability.

Meet Kenneth Mason, a third-generation farmer from Daviess County, Missouri and longtime conservation advocate. Discover how the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund helped expand his soil health efforts for lasting impact.

Carbon plays a vital role in agriculture, influencing everything from soil water infiltration to plant growth. Learn how conservation practices like reduced tillage and cover crops can sequester carbon in the soil to improve soil health, increase yields, and support a more resilient farm.

Minnesota farmer Jacob Faugstad shares how strip-tillage and cover crops are helping him tackle erosion from both water and wind while improving soil health and farm efficiency. Learn how the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund is supporting his conservation efforts with financial incentives and agronomic support.

Planting green—seeding cash crops into a living cover crop—is gaining traction as a way to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and enhance crop resilience. Learn key considerations for soil moisture, termination timing, nutrient management, and planter setup to ensure success.

Successful cover crop management requires careful planning—and the ability to adapt. Learn how small adjustments in herbicide application and adjuvant selection can impact termination success. Discover lessons from the field and best practices for adapting to environmental conditions.