Soil Health Pays
Webinar Details
When:
Jul 16, 2019 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:12 (hh:mm)
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Presenter(s):
- Wayne Fredricks, Farner, Osage, IA
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
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What does resilience really mean on today’s farms? In this insightful webinar, long-time Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks walks us through a decades-long journey of change—from conventional tillage to a full embrace of conservation practices. Starting with an unplanned experiment in no-till soybeans in the early 1990s, Wayne Fredericks and his wife Ruth have methodically transformed their farming approach to improve soil health, reduce input costs, and build long-term operational sustainability.
You'll hear about:
The accidental discovery that sparked decades of conservation
No-till soybean and strip-till corn strategies that work in the Upper Midwest
Full-season cover cropping: lessons learned from 100% adoption
Practical tips on equipment, planting configurations, and soil temperature advantages
Economics of conservation: how improved practices impact the bottom line
Drawing on nearly 1,000 acres of experience and over 30 years of trials, successes, and refinements, this webinar brings conservation to life through real-world examples, on-the-ground data, and honest reflections. Perfect for producers, ag professionals, and conservationists looking for field-tested insights and a deeper understanding of whole-farm resilience.
What if conservation could improve not just your soil—but your bottom line? In this webinar, Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks shares how three decades of no-till, strip-till, and full cover crop adoption have transformed his farm's resilience—economically and environmentally. From early challenges to measurable results, you’ll hear how conservation practices led to a $44-per-acre equipment cost advantage, reduced labor expenses, and improved soil organic matter over time.
Expect honest, data-backed insights into:
Practical conservation practices and how to start (or scale)
Actual benchmark comparisons with conventional operations
Equipment investment strategies that pay off
The role of soil health in long-term farm sustainability
If you're looking for proven practices and real numbers—not just theory—this webinar is for you.
This webinar is presented by the USDA NRCS Soil Health Division. Contact Candy Thomas, Regional Soil Health Specialist, Soil Health Division for more information about this webinar.
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