sustainable agriculture

General Mills & Walmart to Advance Regenerative Ag Across 600,000 Acres by 2030

October 18, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Business Wire

General Mills, Walmart and Sam’s Club announced a collaboration today to help accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture on 600,000 acres in the U.S. by 2030.

Nestlé to Transition 100,000 Acres of Wheat Supply Chain to Regenerative Ag

By Jennifer Marston posted on July 24, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Ag Funder News

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. Below is the latest report to be included in our coverage.

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.

Colleges Partake in Initiative to Develop Future Leaders of Food, Climate & Sustainable Agriculture

January 19, 2023 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: Virginia Tech

The overall objective of the project is to create a more diverse and well-prepared set of graduates in the food, agriculture, natural, and human sciences disciplines who are ready to tackle the complex challenges of today. Graduates of the program will be ready to enter the workforce with both an innovative skill set and mindset — essential in today’s world.

North Central SARE Announces Deadlines for 4 Grant Programs

September 16, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health, Economics

These grant programs are for farmers, ranchers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations, and others exploring sustainable agriculture in 12 states.

[Video] Agriculture's Sustainable Future

December 28, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Dan Kittredge, founder and executive director: Bionutrient Food Association's Real Food Campaign talks about ways the market farmer can take advantage of soil health innovations. This was a far-reaching exploration of agriculture’s sustainable future: on-farm practices, soil biology, carbon markets, and public policy.

Covering Cover Crops

Keys to Making Progress with Cover Crop Adoption

By Sarah Hill posted on July 21, 2021

Conservation agriculture. Regenerative agriculture. Sustainable agriculture. Resilient agriculture. Climate smart farming.
It doesn’t matter what you call it, cover crops are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to building soil health and environmental stewardship.

[Podcast] California Vineyards Using Cover Crops to Sequester Carbon

This week’s podcast, sponsored by Bio Till Cover Crops, features Miguel Garcia, Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager with the Napa County Resource Conservation District in California.

May 11, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

This week’s podcast, sponsored by Bio Till Cover Crops, features Miguel Garcia, Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager with the Napa County Resource Conservation District in California.

Most Commonly Grown Cover Crop: Rye

April 2, 2021 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Source: North Dakota State University Extension press release

As a cover crop, rye is particularly useful because it establishes quickly under a wide range of conditions and is a winter annual that has the potential to provide green cover in the fall and the spring prior to the planting of a spring-sown crop. Sometimes, however, a cover crop of rye can reduce the yield of a following cash crop if not properly managed. Read more in this article from North Dakota State University.

[Video] Applying Sustainability to Your Farm

March 17, 2021 | Posted in Soil Health

Implementing sustainable agriculture practices in your operation can improve profitability and environmental stewardship. Viewing your operation has a holistic system is the first step to achieving sustainability on your farm.