A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.
Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable Supply, says that money will be spread to many different states to help improve soil health.
Farmers for Soil Health is a joint effort by the United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association and the National Pork Board. Cornell says the partnership between farmers can do a lot to improve sustainability.
Cornell adds that this grant could also benefit other conservation projects currently underway in various states.
More information about the USDA grant is available on the United Soybean Board website at www.unitedsoybean.org
