Investing in Regenerative Ag

Cultivating Farmer Prosperity: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture

July 7, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

As more and more companies continue to invest in regenerative agriculture and set sustainability goals, cover crops, no-till farming and other conservation ag practices could start to become more widespread. Cover Crop Strategies is compiling these studies, stories and reports about the continued push for widespread adoption of conservation agriculture.

Conservation Ag Update

Drought Update: Relief in Sight?

By Noah Newman posted on July 7, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, University of Illinois ag professor Gary Schnitkey has the latest on drought conditions and explains why there’s still hope for above average yields. Plus, we take a trip back to 1988, when President Ronald Reagan visited drought-stricken Illinois. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Yokohama Off-Highway Tires.

Research Report Outlines Agriculture's Role in Global Sustainability Efforts

June 29, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: McKinsey & Company

Sustainable farming is necessary for decarbonization. But to get the world to net zero, the agriculture sector must take action along the entire value chain.

Conservation Ag Update

No-Till & Cover Crops Paying Off in Drought Conditions

By Noah Newman posted on June 16, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we explore how no-tillers are holding up in abnormally dry conditions throughout most of the U.S. Independent agronomist Jim Stute checks in from southeastern Wisconsin, and no-tiller Ryan Gibbs reports from eastern Iowa, where both areas have received minimal rainfall since April. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag Bio Till Cover Crops.

Hippeas Announces Regenerative Agriculture Collaboration with Avena Foods

June 6, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

This sustainability project, with the support of Saskatchewan's South East Research Farm, will evaluate the intercropping practice for climate impacts through scientific modeling.

Guinness Uses Cover Crops in Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project

By Charlotte Morrey posted on June 6, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Agriland

A regenerative agriculture pilot by Guinness that focuses on the reduction of greenhouse gases is now entering its second year of circulation. Last year, the company sowed cover crops to protect the land on which its barley is grown.

Conservation Ag Update

No-Till Community Reflects on Life & Legacy of Dave Brandt

By Noah Newman posted on June 2, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

In this episode of Conservation Ag Update, we pay tribute to no-till legend Dave Brandt, who recently passed away from injuries sustained in a car crash. Fellow no-till legends who knew Dave best share their thoughts on the life and legacy of their friend. This episode of Conservation Ag Update is brought to you by Saddle Butte Ag Bio Till Cover Crops.

Long-Term Ontario Studies Showing Value of Cover Crops

Boosting organic matter in soils proved to boost profit margins and reduce yield variation year to year

By Geralyn Wichers posted on May 26, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Manitoba Co-Operator

A series of long-term studies in southern Ontario are showing the value of cover crops and boosting soil organic matter.

Midwest Cover Crop Council Outlines Cover Crop Benefits to Congress

May 24, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

The Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) released its first legislative letter addressed to the house and senate ag committee chairs in partnership with the Southern Cover Crops Council, Northeast Cover Crops Council, Western Cover Crops Council, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, and the North Central Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors (NCRA).