Field Work

The potential benefits of building a market for carbon credits in agriculture are staggering — and that’s why it’s taking so long. On this episode of Field Work, Zach and Mitchell look at how farmers can work with government and the private sector to get paid for sequestering carbon.

One of the most important resources for farmers interested in sustainable practices is a soil test commonly known as the Haney Test. In this episode, we talk to the developer of the test, Rick Haney, and several cutting-edge producers who say Rick’s insights into soil biology were crucial in helping them change how they farm.

This week on Field Work, Zach and Mitchell talk about the future of tractors with New Holland’s Director of Commercial Marketing, Mark Lowery. They discuss a methane powered tractor, the status of autonomous operations and why we don’t need to worry about farm robots taking over the world (yet).

Tara is a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist. She earned her degree in environmental science from the University of Arizona and has spent the last nine years working as an environmental scientist on dairy farm projects throughout the southwest.

Field Work is supported in part by the Walton Family Foundation, working for solutions so nature and people can thrive together.

Washington County, Iowa, has consistently been one of the highest performing counties for cover crop acres in Iowa.