There is a lot of discussion related to sustainability and profitability in agriculture these days. 

In many instances, our thoughts lead us to focus on one versus the other (sustainability vs. profitability). Instead, our focus really should be on understanding how sustainability and profitability can and must go hand in hand. 

To begin, we should define what sustainability and profitability mean. Sustainability focuses on enhancing environmental quality and the resource base on which agriculture depends while at the same time...