Agriculture Policy & Programs

Cover Crop Connection

Unpacking Real Data on Economics of Cover Crops & Carbon

By Mackane Vogel posted on October 9, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

Many no-tillers often wonder about the economics of providing carbon services through cover crops. In this webinar from FarmDoc Daily, experts from the University of Illinois and Texas Tech University dive into data from the Precision Conservation Management program to explore the field-level economics of cover crop adoption.

USDA Boosting Investment in Regenerative Pilot Program

September 29, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The USDA said it will be using NRCS’s locally led conservation model to allow State Technical Advisory Committees to add conservation practices that reflect local resource concerns, production systems, and producer needs.

ADM Regenerative Ag Report Finds ‘Growing Resilience’ Across Food System

September 25, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Grazing, Soil Health

In 2025, ADM’s regenerative agriculture programs engaged more than 56,000 farmers across approximately 4.6 million acres, 11 countries and 10 crops, resulting in approximately 946,000 metric tons of CO₂e reductions.

Frankly Speaking

What Does No-Till Have to Do With a Trillion-Dollar Conglomerate’s Chairman Retiring?

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 21, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

At the 2010 National No-Tillage Conference, Howard Buffet challenged farmers to grow more grains and meat to help feed an ever-growing world population.

Cover Crop Connection

Agronomic Tips for No-Tillers & Cover Croppers

By Mackane Vogel posted on September 18, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

We are still combing through all the great content we captured at Farm Progress Show this year and this week we are looking at a clip from Cody Hornaday, a technical agronomist with Koch Agronomic Services, as he explains a few tips that no-tillers and cover croppers should keep in mind for unlocking phosphorus in their soils.

‘Bigger Than Life’: Conservation Ag Leader Ray Gaesser Passes After Farm Accident

By John Dobberstein posted on September 6, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Soil Health

The announcement brought shock and sadness to those in the industry who knew and worked with Gaesser, who was one of agriculture’s most respected and well-liked leaders.

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Cover Crop Connection

New National Cover Crop Survey Highlights Benefits of Grazing with Virtual Fencing

By Mackane Vogel posted on September 4, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

I'm standing in the green cover cover crop plots. And while we're about to talk with Keith Burns, get a little tour of what's going on behind me, first, I want to talk with Ryan Heininger and Rob Myers about the newly released National Cover Crop Survey Report and some of the most interesting data that's come out from that so far.

Observations from a Field Day at Dornacker Prairie Acres

Ending out the summer with an educational field day

By Hayden Lessiter posted on August 28, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag, Soil Health

"Last week, I accompanied Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman to a field day hosted by Cedar Creek Farmers at Dornacker Prairie Acres in West Bend, Wis, and I saw some high-tech stuff there."

Cover Crop Connection

Cover Crop Planting & Termination Best Practices

By Mackane Vogel posted on August 21, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Investing in Regenerative Ag

We are at the Bayer Research Farm in New Berlin, Illinois in front of the long-term sustainability plots where our attendees are getting an up close look at the long-term benefits of cover crops.