Guest Blog: Iowa’s “Good Farmer Discount” First-Year Success
Three Iowans tell us why cover crop incentives are important for farmers and water quality....
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House Republicans Waste Their Chance at a Farm Bill
The Farm Bill may have been Congress’s best shot to find common ground and pass bipartisan legislation this year, and they just blew it. After years of...
5 Ways to Improve Crop Insurance for Climate-Friendly Farms
The Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) is the biggest taxpayer-funded support program for farmers; for many, the program works well, giving some peace of...
Iowa Breaks New Ground with Innovative Cover Crop Incentive
Iowa shows great leadership by offering to cover part of crop insurance premiums for farmers who plant cover crops....
Why the Next Farm Bill Should Encourage Cover Crops
Cover crops are good for farmers, small businesses, and the environment; the next Farm Bill is a big opportunity to encourage cover crop use....
President's Budget Cuts to USDA Put Rural Water at Risk
The President’s Budget , revealed today, proposes a whopping 21% funding cut to USDA. Until a more detailed draft is released in May, we don’t know which...