Fixing America’s Food Deserts By Investing In The Next Generation
In one of the most productive agriculture states in the country, food insecurity persists in urban areas, but producers in Indianapolis are working together to feed their communities and educate farmers for tomorrow.
Accelerated Adaptation—Connecting Farmers to New Innovations
Consistent standards, de-risking practice change and better data management can all help farmers better understand and adopt sustainability practices.
How Conservation Farming In Southwest Nebraska Makes Sunny Heights Farm Viable
Tracy Zink builds on the legacy of previous generations to implement climate-smart practices that optimize her water and save her soils.
How An Arkansas Farmer Found Counsel For Climate-Smart Practices To Grow The Best Crop
Lawrence Conyer explores how conservation practices have helped him build resiliency, grow at scale and generate the best agronomic and financial conditions for his operation.
How Climate-Smart Commodities Will Drive Sustainable Produce
Data collection, management, and validation will require third parties to be trusted liaisons between producers and buyers. USDA’s $1-billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program will require new infrastructure so production systems can measure and monitor on-farm activity to create transparency and authenticity behind climate claims. Input companies and technology providers play a role in supporting […]
How Farmer Centricity Drives Sustainable Innovation at Corteva Agriscience
Collaboration with producers to help create next-generation technologies to meet the pressing challenges of climate change, population growth and food security.
Arkansas Farmer Finds Sweet Spot For Conservation Practices With Customization
Regeneration is a long-term vision, and in the short term, practices must make sense for the crop, field and operation.
How To Hook Gen Z On U.S. Dairy
Authentic storytelling and virtual outreach are among the strategies dairy farmers can use to build relationships with this influential customer base, says Serena Schaffner, senior vice president of communications at Dairy Management Inc.
Climate-Friendly Rice Provides Missouri Farmer Price Premium, New Carbon Credit Income
McKaskle Family Farm finds ways to prove additionality in its long-standing regenerative operation. Steve McKaskle of McKaskle Family Farm says the best way to survive the future is to create it, and that’s why he’s on the bleeding edge of agronomic practices that fit into a larger vision he has for U.S. agriculture. “American […]
Q&A With Idaho Dairymen’s Association CEO Rick Naerebout And Dairy West Vice President Of Sustainability Marissa Watson
Dairy producers turn to their peers for insights on new sustainability practices and technologies while balancing environmental stewardship with daily priorities.