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Farmers for Soil Health, in partnership with the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture, proudly presents two videos in a series on innovative cover crop seeding techniques called “Covering Ground.” 

Our industry expert speakers will address the agronomic benefits of cover crops, how to maximize soil health and monetize the environmental benefits of cover crops, common issues farmers face and strategies to overcome these challenges, and effective utilization of cover crops during low commodity prices. You will leave with ideas for elevating your use of cover crops to the next level.

Farmers for Soil Health is a farmer-driven initiative for farmers aimed at improving soil health through the adoption of cover crops. The collaboration among the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and National Corn Growers Association in partnership with state commodity groups and conservation organizations seeks to double the adoption of cover crops to reach 30 million acres by 2030. North Dakota State University Extension is coordinating the program for North Dakota.

Soy checkoff investments such as Farmers for Soil Health have made a huge impact on the soy community. Hear what Don Wyss, USB Audit and Evaluation Committee Chair, has to say about the benefits of enrolling in this unique program.

The initiative is Farmers for Soil Health, spearheaded by a partnership involving the United Soybean Board, the National Corn Growers Association and the National Pork Board. The initiative was awarded $95 million in grants through USDA’s Climate-Smart Agriculture initiative.

The Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) State Partner Education Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 1-2, 2024, brought together Technical Assistance (TA) providers and Program Leaders to enhance understanding of FSH and sustainable agriculture practices.

Farmers for Soil Health, a collaboration between the National Corn Growers Association, National Pork Board and United Soybean Board to create a farmer-led cover crop program, has announced enrollment is now open for the second year of the initiative.

Farmers looking to try cover crops can get a helping hand with cost and technical assistance through the recently established Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) initiative. Operating in 20 states, FSH facilitates financial incentives and technical assistance to farmers planting cover crops for the first time.

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with Ben West, executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and Ryan Heiniger, a 4th generation farmer and executive director of Conservation Technology Information Center.

Farmers in 20 states can now enroll in cost-share programs through Farmers for Soil Health. This corn, pork and soy commodity initiative, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, establishes financial and technical assistance for corn and soybean farmers who adopt cover crops.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced more than $13.6 million in new grants to help agricultural producers implement voluntary conservation practices on farms across 19 states. The grants will generate $1.6 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $15.2 million.

Sustainability is a multi-faceted concept intricately woven into the daily considerations and practices of U.S. soybean farmers. From integrated pest management to optimized irrigation, farmers can choose many approaches to ensure the longevity of their cropland and the quality of their harvest. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted over $3 billion in funding for 141 projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.

Cover crops, with their ability to reduce erosion and promote soil health often come alongside increasing incentive programs. Farmers adopting cover crops through Farmers for Soil Health can look forward to enhanced technical assistance through a new grant.

Farmers adopting cover crops through the Farmers for Soil Health Program will now receive in-depth technical assistance thanks to $13.6 million in grants offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

NRCS is announcing a new partnership with Farmers For Soil Health, an initiative of the United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association and National Pork Board. Farmers For Soil Health works to advance use of soil health practices – especially cover crops – on corn and soybean farms. The initiative has a goal of doubling the number of corn and soybean acres using cover crops to 30 million acres by 2030.