Farmers who used soil health management systems cut their costs and increased their net income, according to a new analysis by the Soil Health Institute.
SHI interviewed 100 farmers in nine states that account for 71% of U.S. corn production and 67% of soybean production. It found 85% of corn growers and 88% of soybean growers increased their net income.
The survey questioned those who actively managed their soil health by using any or a combination of practices, such as no or reduced tillage, cover crops, or grazing.
Bottom line: Corn growers’ costs fell $24 per acre, while soybean growers’ costs decreased by $17 an acre. At the same time, corn growers saw their net income go up by $52 an acre. For soybean farmers, the increase was $45 an acre.
SHI interviewed 100 farmers in nine states that account for 71% of U.S. corn production and 67% of soybean production. It found 85% of corn growers and 88% of soybean growers increased their net income.
The survey questioned those who actively managed their soil health by using any or a combination of practices, such as no or reduced tillage, cover crops, or grazing.
Bottom line: Corn growers’ costs fell $24 per acre, while soybean growers’ costs decreased by $17 an acre. At the same time, corn growers saw their net income go up by $52 an acre. For soybean farmers, the increase was $45 an acre.