In-Field Practices
- Cover crops
- Strip tillage and no-till
- Nutrient management
There is no way to predict what farming might look like in future years, so we believe it's crucial to ensure that valuable natural resources are successfully passed down from one generation to the next. We have a dedicated Conservation Agronomist on staff to walk alongside growers and help with conservation decisions. Our Conservation Agronomist, Landon Van Dyke, will be focused on in-field practices like tillage reduction and cover crops, and will serve as the conduit between Key and Truterra®, a leading agricultural sustainability business.
Key Cooperative is here to help farmers achieve their goals in conservation agronomy by finding the best financial assistance programs available to implement conservation practices (carbon credits, watersheds, biofuels like the 45Z tax credit, etc.), evaluating soil health and providing recommendations to boost productivity. We are continuously aware of new or refined practices and participate in collaborative efforts to help prevent regulation. With a dedicated approach and the right practices, we want to help you be successful in your conservation journey!
Key Cooperative is pleased to offer custom cover crop planting with our Crustbuster 4740 Drill. In addition to planting regular small grains like rye and oats, our drill is equipped with a small seed box for a variety of legumes. Watch the video for more details about our setup and how Key can partner with you in planting cover crops this year.
If you are interested in having cover crops drilled, contact your local Key Cooperative agronomist or Conservation Agronomist Landon Van Dyke at 641-260-2103.
Smart conservation starts with field-by-field planning. Our team is ready to help you create a strategy that meets your goals.
By establishing clear metrics and a common language for conservation that is meaningful for farmers and their core customers – food companies and end consumers - we can all work together to drive meaningful and scalable impact.
Truterra was launched in 2018 by Land O’Lakes to drive on-farm conservation solutions at scale—creating tangible impact on the long-term sustainability of our food system. Built with farmers in mind by a leading national farmer-owned cooperative, Truterra is available to companies and stakeholders interested in scaling on-farm conservation solutions and driving sustainability in an ever-changing industry.
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