Acres U.S.A.

Publisher of info on production-scale ecological & regenerative farming principles & practices since 1971 -- magazine, books, events, online courses & more

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We offer a full range of educational products— books, a monthly magazine, webinars, podcasts, online courses & both large-venue and on-farm events— to help producers find practical, well-tested knowledge on just about any agricultural topic. Learn more at https://t.co/5rU66rsccg!

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Lake Powell and Lake Mead are hitting record lows and Southwestern agriculture could face some of the biggest consequences.

With 52% of Colorado River water used for agriculture, the question is becoming unavoidable: What happens when there simply isn’t enough water to go around?

In her latest article, Anneliese Abbott examines the numbers, the water rights and what comes next for farming in the Southwest.

Read more at https://t.co/DzH0ZhD4d9

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Listen now: https://t.co/T9DXt3EEqy

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When the market shifted away from organic, David Stelzer’s father faced a choice: change course or stick to what he believed in.

He chose organic and never looked back.

Hear how that conviction helped lay the foundation for Azure Standard on the latest Acres U.S.A. Podcast. 🎙️

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What makes a regenerative system actually function? 🌱

Starting TOMORROW, Kyle Richardville of Understanding Ag explores the science behind energy, water, nutrient cycling & ecological succession and how they work together.

Join The Essential Cycles of Regenerative Agriculture webinar series (first module is FREE!)

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How can farmers reduce their dependence on purchased inputs by making better use of the resources already available on the farm? 🌱

Keith Berns of @GreenCoverSeed joins Taylor Henry to talk cover crops, soil biology, livestock, nitrogen and the “Farmer’s Free Lunch.”

🎙️ Listen to the latest Acres U.S.A. Podcast: https://t.co/zlGmGvBiQN

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Read Mollie's full article here: https://t.co/zvYr7niDCO

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The lactating steer story isn’t over.

After her first Acres U.S.A. investigation, Mollie Engelhart kept digging and found even more questions.

Researchers documented lactation in nearly 15% of native beef steers and almost 20% of dairy-cross steers.

Hormonal implants? Extreme adiposity? Or multiple factors interacting?

Here’s what we know and what agriculture still needs to investigate. ↓

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And from the Acres U.S.A. archives: our 2002 interview with Wendell Berry, Fitting Farms to the Land.

Nearly 25 years later, his thoughts on farming, community, stewardship and our responsibility to future generations remain remarkably relevant.

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/7gkSfhnuyJ

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In 2007, Wendell Berry stood before the Acres U.S.A. community in Louisville and reminded us where meaningful change begins: with people willing to care deeply for a piece of ground.

His words still resonate today.

In remembrance of Wendell Berry, we’re revisiting that special evening and sharing his 2007 address on the Acres U.S.A. Podcast.

Thank you, Wendell. Your work will continue.

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Hear Wendell Berry’s 2007 address to the Acres U.S.A. community, recorded live at our annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

A special evening from the Acres archives, now available on the Acres U.S.A. Podcast. Listen here: https://t.co/5wWDb0wZV8

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The 2026 #FarmBill is stalled again after failing by one vote in the Senate Ag Committee.

While amendments covered animal welfare, MCOOL, and pesticide liability, the real impasse remains the SNAP policy.

Read our breakdown: 🔗 https://t.co/tp7fcdxM5V

#Agriculture #FoodPolicy #SNAP

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Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/s16RkKcGDl

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What does it take to build a regenerative poultry system that actually works?

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin shares how the Tree-Range System is redefining regenerative agriculture through collaboration, shared infrastructure, and community-based economics.

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Read the full interview with Dr. White https://t.co/FKz0KXInFx

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"Plants cannot develop properly without microbes. They need them for development. They need them in order to be hardy. If you don't have healthy soil, plants aren't going to be hardy—they're not going to develop properly." - Dr. James White

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We believe good farming starts with observation and curiosity. Whether you're a rancher, veterinarian, researcher, or consumer, this is a conversation worth having.

Read the full article here:
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What's your take?

#AgriculturalResearch #HormonalImplants #Cattle #RegenerativeAgriculture #Ranching #BeefCattle

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🚨 A steer producing milk?

That's exactly what caught Mollie Engelhart's attention—and led her down a research rabbit hole.

A study of more than 20,000 finished cattle reported lactation in a notable percentage of steers.

What could explain it?

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This article examines the published research, explores several possible explanations—including hormonal growth implants, adiposity, and genetics—and asks a simple question: When biology produces an unexpected outcome, shouldn't we investigate it?

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Can education help add 10 million organic acres by 2030?

Rodale Institute's new Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation aims to expand research, farmer education, and regenerative organic adoption—but reversing recent declines in organic acreage won't be easy.

Read more: https://t.co/E4dnhSPrAJ

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If you're looking to build a more resilient, profitable farm, join us December 1–4 in Iowa City.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now at https://t.co/3SfG1nb6Mw

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When fertilizer doubles.
When diesel spikes.
When markets turn overnight.
That's when resilient farming systems matter most.

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For 50+ years, Eco-Ag has brought together farmers who ask better questions, challenge conventional thinking, and build operations that are profitable for the long haul.

Last year, Eco-Ag brought together:
🌱 1,000+ attendees
🚜 500,000+ acres represented
💰 $500M+ in agricultural production