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Farmer Feedback Needed for the National Cover Crop Survey
Farmers across the U.S.—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey…
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19th ANNUAL CONSERVATION IN ACTION TOUR, FIELD TO MARKET ANNUAL MEETING TO CO-LOCATE IN RALEIGH, N.C., JUNE 1-4, 2026
Farmers, advisers, and stakeholders combine to provide on-farm insight, cross-sector solutions, and a unique opportunity to advance the sustainability of U.S. agriculture INDIANAPOLIS and WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two leading membership organizations will join forces for their annual events this year to merge expertise and further unite key sectors working with agricultural producers to advance conservation farming practices…
Farmers for Soil Health Completes Team, Continues Farmer Engagement, and Prepares for 2026 Enrollment
The march toward doubling the country’s cover crop acres by 2030 continues across the country with the work of more than 3,000 soil and water conservation districts, NRCS, commodity groups, food companies, and the myriad implementers supporting farmers on the ground. The Farmers for Soil Health program is contributing its share in 20 states and…
CropLife International Publishes ‘A Practical Guide to Sustainable Growth’
“Agriculture stands at a crossroads,” says Emily Rees, President and CEO of CropLife International. On one hand, global farming systems face mounting pressures from climate change, land degradation, and resource scarcity. On the other, agriculture holds untapped potential to raise productivity, restore ecosystems, and drive meaningful climate action. The challenge, Rees says, is not whether…
New Study Evaluates Performance of Cover Crops in Different Geographies
The University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture released its first National Cover Crop Variety Test Report in July. The National Cover Crop Variety Testing Program is working to identify how new and existing cover crop varieties perform in a wide variety of locations across the country to help farmers, crop advisers, and members of the seed industry with decision-making.…
