From Practice to Profit: The Role of New Technology and Farming Practices on Profitability

In this episode of The Grow Down on Soil Health, we are joined by Courtney Yuskis to explore how new technology and farming practices are shaping farmer profitability and adoption decisions. Courtney breaks down why there’s no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to conservation, especially when weighing the cost of adoption versus return on investment.Hear Courtney share how technology and innovative platforms are helping farmers make more informed decisions about when and how to adopt practices like cover crops. She also explains how programs such as Farmers for Soil Health, with its direct-to-farmer payments and emerging sustainability marketplace, can make a real difference in bridging the gap between practice and profit.Meet the Guest:Courtney Yuskis is the Agriculture Commercial Leader for Sustainability at DTN and is based on her family farm in Illinois. With a background that spans a BS in Business Administration, service with the Peace Corps, work with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Samoan Ministry of Agriculture, Courtney brings both global experience and local understanding to her role.Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and National Corn Growers Association.