A farmer pours soybean seed into his planter prior to no-till planting into cereal rye. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)

Cover crop fact sheets explain options available to Iowa farmers

Improving soil health is a major focus of American agriculture these days, for its benefits in everything from growing food to sequestering carbon, and possibly playing a role in saving the planet. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Uptick evident in adoption of soil health enhancements

Grazing cover crops with beef cattle increases soil organic carbon stocks and potassium concentrations in grazed plots, according to a study from Kansas State University. (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Grazing cover crops benefits soil health in dryland systems

  • By Kelsey Stremel │ K-State Research and Extension news service
A no-till field one of the Rooneys farms near Sheffield. (Jason Johnson - Iowa NRCS)

CSP helps Rooneys take conservation to the next level

  • By Jason Johnson │USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
A herd of cattle moves to a new pasture as part of the landowners land management initiative at Caquelin's Ranch. (USDA NRCS Montana)

A rancher’s journey: Caring for the land, cattle, and community

  • By USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Mustard weeds can be a variety of colors. Some are mustard yellow while others are white or purple flowering plants. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Mizzou Pest Management Field Day is July 11

Tailpipe on a vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay.)

Ethanol producers, farmers sue EPA over tailpipe rule

Calves grazing on the Giles Ranch. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Regenerative ranching workshop July 9 to 11