Insights

With in-house expertise in carbon and ecosystem service markets, corporate sustainability, and regenerative agriculture, our team is sharing the latest news from the field and insights into the evolving sustainability landscape. Browse the resources below, or sign up to get our quarterly newsletter delivered to your inbox.

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Introducing SustainAg Insights: Q1 2024

Launched in January 2024, The SustainAg Network is comprised of a diverse group of farmers and ranchers, united by an interest in practices that improve their operation’s long-term resilience. This quarterly report shares insights into the network, with a look at the best opportunities to advance sustainable agriculture practices. Download >>>

AgSpire works with Farmers and Ranchers to Accomplish Regenerative Goals

AgSpire’s Director of Producer Programs, Ryan Eichler joines an episode of Northern Ag Network on Demand at NCBA’s Cattle Con. He shares how the company works with producers to help them reach sustainability goals and profitability. Listen >>>

Growing a Regenerative Perspective: Jared Knock at TEDx Sioux Falls

Jared Knock takes the TEDx stage, sharing examples of regenerative agriculture practices and showing how improved agriculture management can be more sustainable, productive, and profitable – all at the same time. Watch the Video >>>

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SustainAg Network Connects Farmers & Ranchers with Funding for Producer-Led Conservation Practices

Fields of bright green rye stand out among the mostly brown early spring fieldscape on Luke Hiebert’s crop and livestock farm northeast of Huron, South Dakota. “Traditionally, at this point in the season, nothing would be growing out in those fields. This is the reason I decided to plant rye,” said Hiebert, during an early April conversation. “It has been growing since last fall, and I like having a living root in the soil as long as possible. It helps with compaction, reduces erosion, increases water infiltration, builds organic matter and overall, improves soil health.”

Apr 15, 2024

Scope 3 Emissions - Do they still matter?

While many expected the SEC to follow California’s lead related to Scope 3 disclosures, the final SEC ruling excluded a proposed requirement that companies report Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. What does this mean for the future of Scope 3? In a victory for ag, producers may now be safe from providing annual farm-level data to companies far up the value chain. However, more likely than not, Scope 3 at large will continue to remain important for major companies with ag-based supply chains.

Apr 2, 2024

Navigating the Future of Meat: The Role of Sustainability in Driving Business Success

While the sustainability conversation is more established in row crop agriculture, it took center stage among livestock stakeholders. Amid the discussions and presentations, a compelling narrative emerged, one that underscores a pivotal moment for the meat sector. The industry stands at the cusp of a transformative opportunity, where the integration of sustainability practices into business models is a strategic business imperative. This “sustainability flywheel” concept—where investments in sustainability drive meat product sales, which in turn, fuel further sustainability investments—has become a tangible pathway to resilience and growth in difficult economic times.

Apr 2, 2024

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