As my family works to transition the business from one generation to the next, we like to talk with others who are trying to do the same

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues collaboratively

It’s human nature to be drawn to bright, shiny things, like the newest combine, the biggest baler, or the most up-to-date manure spreader

Manure storages are a livestock farm’s best option for protecting water quality. This allows manure to be safely stored during the nongrowing season and when soil conditions are not suitable for

Conservation planning goes beyond farmland, and edge-of-field data shows which areas lose nutrients and which ones absorb them

Michigan Farm Bureau, several agricultural organizations, and 163 livestock farms filed an appeal to the Ingham County Circuit Court against more stringent CAFO regulations

The South Dakota Senate passed legislation that would raise fees on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) for the second time in two years

A coalition of 34 organizations filed a petition asking that anaerobic digesters be ineligible for grants and loans under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is designed to help farmers

Manure is a nutrient-packed by-product with the ability to help fertilize fields. Liquid dairy manure contains a variety of beneficial macronutrients, but its micronutrient profile deserves equal attention

Manure has changed roles. What was once an unavoidable waste is now a potential source of energy, fertilizer, and income. The paradox is clear: Manure can drain a farm’s finances or drive new profit

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 to improve the quality of Ohio’s rivers, lakes, and streams for future generations

We are actively transitioning our family business from one generation to the next. There are two main components of that process: legal and emotional. At the end of the day, the emotional side is harder

Plant available water is the maximum amount of water a plant can extract from the soil. It can also be an indicator of soil health

As fertilizer prices climb, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, the economic benefits gained from manure-applied nutrients escalate. The ability to reduce fertilizer inputs to the crop enterprise provides

An unusual idea shared at a group meeting more than 25 years ago sent the Freund family and their dairy farm down a path of innovation and change that included the addition of a new business and a few

Fall is the busiest time of year on farms. The “boys of fall” find a heavy load to carry between the planning, persistent day-to-day chores, harvest tasks, application, and tillage added to

Biosecurity involves procedures intended to protect humans and animals against disease or harmful biological agents. When protocols are thorough and followed — and the key word is followed —

When we talk about sustainable practices that protect the environment and preserve our natural resources, we often focus on reducing emissions and managing nutrients

Cover crops have been around for millennia. Many ancient civilizations, including those in Greece, Rome, and China, recognized that cover crops and crop rotations with legumes could improve soil fertility

Nutrient management planning takes place on every farm — whether owners and managers specifically cite it as such or not