Hoosier farmers planted about 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers — cover crops and small grains, like wheat — this spring, elevating the state to the top in the nation in cover crop adoption, according to a survey by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.Â
Read MoreIn light of federal funding freezes, the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts has had to suspend three of its programs indefinitely.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Aug. 7, 42 Indiana farmers were recognized for their outstanding conservation practices that protect Indiana’s waterways.
Read MoreIndiana landowners, for the second year in a row, set a record in the number of conservation practices to maintain soil health, according to the Indiana Conservation Partnership.
Read MoreNORTH WEBSTER — North Webster grain farmer Sherm Bryant was recently honored with the River Friendly Farmer Award by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Bryant, who turned 91 in June, will formally receive the award at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on the second … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – During their annual conference at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts honored farmers, county employees, educators and volunteers for their outstanding work in conservation throughout Indiana. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the awards luncheon, these individuals and organizations received … Read More
