Regenerative Agriculture
In the Corn Belt, resurgence of small grains offers environmental solutions
A growing number of Iowa farmers are adding oats, rye, and other small grains into their corn and soybean crop rotations to regenerate soils, reduce soil erosion and fertilizer runoff to protect waterways, and provide benefits to family farms.
Read MoreAgricultural “sea change” forces Midwestern food giants to adapt
Consumers are increasingly demanding healthier, organic, and more sustainably produced foods. As a result, food companies and farmers are responding with initiatives to build soil health and reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
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