Bayer Partners with Cornfed Farms to Create First ForwardFarm in Midwest

Bayer is proud to announce that Cornfed Farms, a fourth-generation farm operated by the Mohr family, has been designated as the first Bayer ForwardFarm site in the Midwest and the only ForwardFarm in the United States. This recognition places Cornfed Farms as one of 16 farms around the globe, highlighted by Bayer as committed to advancing regenerative agriculture practices that ensure economic success while promoting environmental stewardship.

Bayer ForwardFarming is dedicated to partnering with selected farms globally to implement innovative agricultural practices that ensure farmers' economic success while promoting social and environmental responsibility. Through collaboration, education, and knowledge-sharing, Bayer is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture for a better future.

"We believe that regenerative agriculture is essential for the future of farming, and we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in implementing environmentally sustainable farming practices," said Alan Mohr, owner/operator of Cornfed Farms. "Being a Bayer ForwardFarm allows us to share our journey and commitment to sustainable practices with other farmers, demonstrating how adopting sustainable farming practices can be a win-win for growers and for the environment.”

At Cornfed Farms, the Mohr family has adopted a no-till/minimum till approach, significantly reducing soil erosion and enhancing soil health. By integrating intermediate crops such as CoverCress and camelina, they will be improving biodiversity, water retention, and nutrient cycling. These regenerative agricultural practices not only protect the soil during off-seasons but also contribute organic matter that benefits future crop yields, while providing an off-season cash crop to harvest and further enhance the operation’s financial viability.

Cornfed Farms also showcases some of agriculture’s latest corn and soybean products and technologies including the Preceon Smart Corn System, enabling farmers to benefit from shorter stature hybrids and data-driven insights that help mitigate risk and optimize performance in the field.

“We are extremely proud to partner with Cornfed Farms and the entire Mohr family as they share their experience, knowledge and best practices with fellow farmers,” said Brian Naber, Head of Crop Science for the North America and Australia/New Zealand Region for Bayer. “This collaboration emphasizes the importance of innovative agricultural practices that ensure farmers' economic success while being socially responsible and environmentally conscious.”