Monetizing the benefits of building soil health
Years of building up healthy soils created a structure beneath his feet. His soils are porous enough to let rainwater soak in. High organic matter helps stabilize soil aggregates, keeping particles in place when water and wind want to erode the earth.
Armed with information, producers ready to help on soil health journey
A producer-to-producer learning community is one of the key components of the Nebraska Soil Health Coalition’s mission to promote the adoption of soil health systems and help rural communities. The organization is using economic and socio-behavioral interviews to arm producers with data to adjust their nutrients, improve water quality and foster trusting relationships in the name of improving sustainability.
Regenerative Agriculture: 4 Reasons Why a Back-to-Basics Approach to Farming is Growing in Nebraska
Regenerative agriculture is gaining real momentum in Nebraska as producers search for ways to stay profitable in a very tough economic environment.
Farmers are facing a significant financial squeeze in 2025–2026, driven by high production costs, low commodity prices, and rising debt. At the same time, a growing number of ag producers and rural communities are recognizing another urgent priority: protecting the soil and water beneath our feet.
My Window View as a Young Nebraska Producer
As I travel the countryside near Geneva and my farm this winter, I’ve noticed something familiar but increasingly striking: an ever-increasing abundance of harvested corn acres. As a row crop farmer, I don’t just see residue — I see opportunity. By grazing corn stalks, I’m turning what’s left in the field into cash while reducing nutrient costs for my next crop. In this article, I will share my grazing practices, walk through the economics and explore how we can improve our land. But first, it helps to step back and remember the system that built the deep, productive soils we farm today.