Mar 23, 2021
New Report Details Connection Between Conservation Practices and Farm ProfitabilityKey Issues: Sustainability
Author: Stacie McCracken
Conservation’s Impact on the Farm Bottom Line is a new report from Soil Health Partnership (SHP) that details the financial impact of conservation tillage and cover crop usage among Midwest corn and soybean growers. This project, done in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund and the accounting firm K•Coe Isom, aimed to: Compare crop budgets for fields using conventional vs. conservation practices Identify benefits, opportunities and limiting factors associated with common conservation approaches, and Help farmers and their business partners better understand the financial dynamics of conservation practice adoption Based on an analysis of farm operations, management practices and financial records, the project team identified three key takeaways: Conservation tillage reduces operating costs, resulting in higher net returns per acre among study participants. Cover crops can be part of a profitable farming system, especially as experience with the practice...
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