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Ear to the Ground 395: The Lobe Rangers

Water quality in the Corn Belt is worse than ever, and these poster boys for conservation farming say it’s time for the ag industry, commodity groups, and government to step up and take responsibility. (1 of 2 parts) More Information • LSP Soil Health Web Page • LSP Myth Buster No. 68: “When Nitrogen is…  Read More

Land Line: Oats, Nitrates & Karst, Fraudulent Science, ICE & Ag, Soil Health, Biostimulants, Fertilizer Price Collusion

Opportunity Knocks for Oats in Minnesota (1/28/26) Morning Ag Clips reports that interest in returning oats to Minnesota crop rotations is increasing as a result of a new processing facility being built and research related to the soil health benefits of planting the small grain. Highlights: A new, $68 million food-grade oat mill is expected…  Read More

Farmers Gather in Rochester to Discuss Strategies for Diversifying Cropping Systems

Importance of Partnerships Focus of LSP’s ‘Beyond Exports’ Meeting

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Diversifying the region’s cropping systems beyond raw, export-driven commodities like corn and soybeans will require a team effort, said the farmer-presenters at the “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” meeting held at the Rochester International Event Center Jan. 27. More than 125 farmers from Minnesota and Iowa gathered for the Land Stewardship Project…  Read More

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy

Katherine is seeking 10 acres of farmland to rent or buy.  Housing is necessary (fenced in yard would be great) and having outbuildings is preferred.  Available 3/31/26.

Land Line: Bridge Payments, Food Pyramid, Farmland Prices, Riverview Dairy, CAFO Funding, Restoring Habitat, ICEing Ag, Nitrates in Winter

Bridge Payment Rates Are Here — But Are They Enough to Help Your Bottom Line? (1/7/26) Writing for Farm Progress, Joshua Baethge describes concerns that the aid package being issued to farmers in February to help them deal with damage caused by the trade war will not make up for years of mounting losses in…  Read More

Ear to the Ground 394: Canceling Commodities

As a farmer and entrepreneur, John Strohfus sees the production of food-grade crops as a key opportunity for regenerative farmers to forge links in a value chain based on building healthy soil. More Information • Jan. 27, 2026, LSP Workshop — “Beyond Exports: Rebuilding Local Markets” • Field Theory Foods • LSP Small Grains Web…  Read More

Farmland for Rent: Wisconsin

John is seeking a farmer to rent 75 acres (50 tillable, 20 pasture) in Lima Township, Rock County, WI.  Housing is available along with greenhouse, sheds, high tunnel, and walk in cooler.  There is also water, electric, possible hook up for RV, biodiverse, spring fed creek, near the Ice Age Trail, along with good organic…  Read More

Farmland for Rent or Sale: Wisconsin

Scott is looking for a farmer to rent or buy 15 tillable, 30 pasture, 20 forest and 5 other acres in Edgar, WI.  The land is on a state highway that would be a great place to have CSA and a store front. There is a house and a wood working shop.

Seeking Farmland to Rent or Buy: Wisconsin

Ryan is seeking 15 acres (tillable, pasture and forest) in Wisconsin.  Ryan would consider fenced acres, but also willing to put in fence, water line, and convert acreage as needed.  No house is needed.

Tell Congress Farmers Need Real Relief & Real Solutions

If You Are a Farmer, Sign On to this Letter by Feb. 5 to Let Congress Know Band-Aid Solutions are not Enough

Last year was a tough one for most of us, and, based on recent events, it seems as if there’s little chance of reprieve for folks in agriculture. Farmers and ranchers experienced rising input costs and significant domestic and international market disruptions in 2025. To help address these problems, USDA is issuing $12 billion in…  Read More