 He says farmers are having to adapt. From an erosion and soil conservation standpoint, when you have that much rainfall in a short period of time, it has a lot of power. It has a lot of energy within. So it has a higher erosion capability as well as a higher runoff capability. Ford says conservation practices that enhance soil health can improve a field's water holding capacity. From the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District's annual meeting in Springfield, I'm Jared White for Brownfield.