Monetizing the benefits of building soil health

Janelle Atyeo
Mar 19, 2026
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Late last June, Zach Mader’s farm north of Grand Island soaked in a 7-inch rain overnight. It left parts of the city under water, but it didn’t stop Mader from his work.

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Corn field after rain — Zach Mader walks through his corn field after a 7-inch rain last June without making tracks. “I believe this is a prime example of how soil health pays,” he said.
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