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American Soybean Association Sustainability Actions

Implementation of Reduced Tillage Practices

Soy growers implement reduced tillage practices that leave crop residue on fields to prevent soil erosion and protect water quality

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Cover Crop Implementation

Farmers utilize cover crops such as rye and oats during off-season to retain nutrients, which are recycled back into soil in spring, reducing fertilizer needs

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Buffer Zone Implementation

Implementation of buffer strips using grass and vegetation to slow water flow and filter approximately 50% of nutrients and crop protectants to prevent runoff

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Wetland Restoration Program

Conversion of thousands of acres near waterways into natural wetlands over past 20 years to restore natural habitats

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