Farmers in 20 states can now participate in a program that provides incentives for adopting cover crops, which have many benefits, including water and nutrient retention in the soil. If the field was planted to cover crops for the first time in Fall 2023, it is eligible for a three-years of contract payments.

Agricenter International, an agricultural nonprofit located in Memphis, TN, is pleased to announce its partnership with USDA, the National Fish and Wildlife Federation, and Farmers for Soil Health to improve soil health throughout the state of Tennessee. FSH is a collaboration between commodity groups to create a farmer-led cover crop program that advances the use of soil health practices.

John Butler shares his unique perspective as someone who has worked in agribusiness, operated a more traditional farm, and now is running an urban farm and research hub. He shares his take on soil health, how they adapt principles to their local context of the Mississippi Delta Region, the impact of their research and education efforts, and new technologies as well.

United Soybean Board director of sustainable supply Jack Cornell discusses a new collaborative effort called Farmers for Soil Health rolling out in 20 US states. Farmers for Soil Health is a collaboration in partnership with commodity groups to create a farmer-led cover crop program that advances the use of soil health practices, meets sustainability goals and improves farmer profitability.

Explore how Charlie Roberts in Halls, TN, is using cover crops to protect soil health and increase water infiltration on his cropland.