Producer Resources

We help equip the farmers and ranchers we work with, providing technical resources about regenerative and conservation practices. Sign up to get our monthly newsletter and invitations to AgSpire events.

Event Video

Ranching Resilience

Held in February 2025, this event provided a look at cattle market dynamics, ways to improve forage production, and research on herd productivity, with presentations from leading livestock experts. Click below to access the event recording.

Virtual Event

Producer Testimonials

Resilience for the Next Generation

MN FARMER & RANCHER

As part of our Grass is Greener Program, Mitch is investing in his cattle and farming operation to improve soil health, reduce inputs, and steward his land for the next generation.

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Interseeding for Pasture Improvement

ND RANCHERS

Bartholomay Kattle Kompany has been a leader in sustainable ranching for decades. Through the Ranching for the Future program, they worked with our advisors to identify new areas for improvement and efficiency gains.

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Technical Resources

Forage Plantings

Increasing forage production and quality has benefit for your livestock, your soil, and your bottom line. Learn more >>>

Conservation Tillage & No-Till

Conservation tillage and no-till can improve soil health, reduce costs, and decrease erosion. Learn more >>>

Herd Management

By implementing sound practices, producers can help create the best internal and external environment for cattle to thrive. Learn more >>>

Nutrient Management

Diverse crop rotations and managed grazing can increase soil fertility, reducing the need for synthetic inputs. Learn more >>>

Event Video

Making Sense of Sustainability

Representatives from across the beef supply chain joined for a discussion around sustainability at the ranch level: the opportunities for ranchers, how to capture the story, and the impact for the greater industry.

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Grower Guide

FACT SHEET

For farmers participating in the Covering America from Coast to Coast program, the Grower Guides help optimize yields for oats, flax, rye, camelina, and buckwheat.

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The Not So Hidden Cost of Erosion

ANALYSIS

Senior Conservation Agronomist Derek Ver Helst uses soil sampling analysis to demonstrate the loss that wind erosion can cause during winter fallow periods.

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Impacts of Cover Crops on Water Quantity in the Soil

FACT SHEET

When managed accordingly, cover crops can also allow for more water to be retained in the soil profile, increasing availability for the following crop

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Building Producer Resilience: Why It Matters & How to Get It Right

As companies engage with their agriculture supply chains through sustainability projects, it is critical to support producers to address these challenges head on, rather than adding new burdens. Embedding producer resilience into sustainability project design isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential.

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Soil Sampling to Optimize Soil Productivity

As any farmer knows, soil isn’t just dirt; it’s a living, breathing, complex ecosystem that plays an essential role in efficient production. Soil sampling gives us invaluable insights into that ecosystem. Senior Conservation Agronomist Derek Ver Helst shares some of his key takeaways about soil data.

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