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Scaling Conservation with Less Risk
Explore Jeff Bentley’s approach to scaling cover crops with less risk. Learn how financial support, flexibility and practical conservation strategies can help farmers improve soil health while protecting farm economics.
Rethinking Tillage: When Is a Pass Worth It?
Not every tillage pass is created equal. Learn how to evaluate what each pass accomplishes, where reduced tillage and strip-till can fit and whether changing your system can improve your farm's bottom line.
Safeguarding the Family Farm Through Soil Health
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.
Checking Back in with Lillie Beringer: Conservation at the Heart of a Thriving Beef Farm
A year after our first spotlight, we’re checking back in with Lillie Beringer—Iowa’s most recent Conservation Woman of the Year—to see how her commitment to no-till farming, cover crops, and sustainable cattle grazing continues to transform her operation. Read more about her journey!
The Economic Case for Minimal Tillage
Farmers are balancing a lot—from rising input costs and labor shortages to increasing weather variability. Minimizing tillage not only benefits the soil and the environment but also brings economic advantages that can contribute to a farm's profitability.
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