Study finds farmers and ranchers adopting sustainable practices

A recent study by Rabobank shows that nearly 70% of U.S. farms and ranches have adopted sustainable agricultural practices. For Dow Jones Newswire story on Agriculture Online, click here. The study shows that:
“Direct seeding, minimizing chemical use and employing crop rotation were the three most popular steps taken toward sustainability, Rabobank's Farm & Ranch Survey said.”
Implementing these practices is smart business sense, because of limited energy and water resources according to the study. Finally, the study found types of practices varied based on region. For complete study click here.

Posted: 04/21/09