Visionary Farmer Shatters Ag’s Conventional Rules

Fertilizer and herbicide prices continue to fall, and there are signs the decline will continue. Now the issue is the number of ag retailers sitting on high-priced inputs, which are often passed on to farmers.

The United Soybean Board has partnered with SYNLawn to create a soy-based turf, which is already in use on the Las Vegas Strip, in the San Diego Zoo, in Denver's airport and in Central Park. The synthetic grass specfically uses soybeans in the bio-based backing.

Most carbon programs available to farmers have required a change in practice, which left many long-term users of no-till practices and cover crops on the sidelines. However, 2023 is shaping up as a turning point.

Now is your chance to take part in an old-fashioned cattle drive! Details in today's AgDay Minute.