High input costs might turn more farmers to regenerative practices

Read the full story at Investigate Midwest.

While fertilizer prices are coming down, experts at a recent industry conference say high input costs are at least one factor driving some farmers to look more at no-till systems and cover crops as a way to reduce nutrient and chemical needs.

Published by Laura B.

I'm a degreed librarian with over 30 years of experience as an environmental information professional. I'm currently the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center's Sustainability Information Curator and also manage the Center's strategic communications.

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