The Conservation Case Studies by Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council tell the stories of Indiana farmers who are leading the way in conservation adoption. Each feature outlines the different sustainability practices farmers have implemented and the results throughout the years.
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Roger Wenning
Roger Wenning, a farmer from Greensburg, Ind., has increased productivity and profitability on his operation by implementing a system that includes cover crops, no-till, drainage, crop rotation, and nutrient and weed management.
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Joe Hamilton
Joe Hamilton, a farmer near Muncie, Ind., has experienced lower costs, less compaction, and increased yields after adopting conservation practices.
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Brian Petty
An interest in finding ways to integrate new technology into his farming operation to become more efficient and sustainable led Brian Petty (left) to use drones more readily on his farm and launch a drone application company.
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Tom McKinney
With a 50/50 crop rotation, the Tipton County farmer has begun a strip tillage system for corn and has a nearly complete no-tillage system for soybeans into standing corn stalks.
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Mike Starkey
Mike Starkey, a farmer from Brownsburg, Ind., has seen the environmental and economic benefits of implementing conservation practices on his operation during the past 35 years.
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Rick Clark
The Warren County farmer has incorporated regenerative farming practices like crop rotation, no-till, cover crops, and elimination of fertilizer and pesticides with all acres being certified organic.
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Mark Legan
The Putnam County farmer utilizes conservation practices on the farm to improve the environment and his bottom line.
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