# The Lobe Rangers: Three Farmers Taking on Water Quality, Tillage & Ag Policy

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Podcast: [Farm4Profit Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farm4profit-podcast-88385)
Published: 2026-05-18T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Lobe Rangers join Farm4Profit to discuss conservation farming, cover crops, strip-till, nitrogen management, water quality, and the future of Iowa agriculture. The conversation dives into profitability, regenerative practices, farm policy, and why better decision-making matters for both farmers and consumers.

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