Cropaia

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Crop rotation is a common agronomic practice that involves the systematic sequencing of different crops in a specific field over several seasons. This technique aims to enhance soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yield.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

As discussions around sustainably grown grain become more prominent, it raises the question, “What qualifies it as sustainably grown?” It’s a question that has multiple answers since the current sustainable grain market is segmented, with multiple programs initiating their own certification requirements. Consider this scenario.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Poor soils can cut crop yields by up to 50 percent—which, if we’re not careful, could result in more soil being tilled to grow more crops, which degrades more soil, which pushes us closer to climate catastrophe. So they’re working to highlight how perennial grains can help rebuild soils. And they’re pushing innovation.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. If Walmart does that, it goes against every grain of their corporate culture.” It includes both investment and philanthropic initiatives.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

turning grain into flour or milk into cheese), which may face different tariff structures or allow for premium pricing. Many co-ops offer training and resources to help farmers implement sustainable techniques , such as organic farming, crop rotation, and integrated pest management.

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