Farmers’ land use decisions can significantly impact water quality

Two separate regulatory processes saw daylight in June. The first, adoption of a Nitrate Management Zone Implementation Plan, occurred on June 3

Mild winter conditions across much of the southeastern United States allow livestock producers to extend grazing well into the fall and winter months

High nitrogen fertilizer prices have led to changes in nutrient management programs to make them more affordable

Everything I have written about in these last few issues is important, but potentially the most important piece is how the business is structured

We can see the world as it is or as we wish it were. The truth is ruminants are greenhouse gas emitters

Sustainability is a buzzword in agriculture and beyond, but many practices that help farms to be more sustainable are nothing new

Manure is one of the largest nutrient resources available on many farms, yet its fertilizer value is often underestimated in nutrient management plans

Some stars may be aligning to improve future earnings for farms operating anaerobic digesters

One of the United Kingdom’s largest chicken producers and a water company were taken to court over pollution concerns in the Wye, Lugg, and Usk rivers

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying distribution and labeling requirements for manure-based compost soil and plant additives

After a 10-month delay, the Maryland Department of the Environment released a new statewide general discharge permit for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

USDA extended its moratorium on Rural Business-Cooperative Service loans for new anaerobic digesters and controlled environment agriculture projects through the end of 2026

A new nutrient management strategy incorporating high-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI) on row crops was highlighted in the last issue of this magazine

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