A multi-institution research team, led by the Noble Research Institute, is conducting a five-year study on grazing management systems. After two years, the team has collected significant data and is seeing promising early insights into the impact of these systems on soil health, ecosystems, and producer well-being.
The Metrics, Management, and Monitoring (3M) project, a five-year, $19 million research initiative, is making significant progress in understanding the impacts of grazing management on ecosystems and farmer/rancher well-being. The project, led by Noble Research Institute and a consortium of universities and organizations, has collected extensive data on soil health, water infiltration, and producer well-being across five states. Early insights suggest that grazing practices can have measurable impacts on ecosystems in a short timeframe, highlighting the importance of data-driven management decisions. The 3M project aims to provide farmers and ranchers with tools to improve soil health, enhance livelihoods, and contribute to climate change mitigation.
The United States Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF), a nationwide partnership led by the Soil Health Institute, is making significant progress in promoting sustainable cotton farming practices in the U.S. Cotton Belt. Through its holistic approach that emphasizes economic insights, soil health measurement, and education, USRCF has engaged over 1,000 cotton farmers and their advisors. This commitment to improving soil health, the cornerstone of regenerative agriculture, supports the adoption of improved management systems by cotton farmers.
