The Washington State Legislature has approved $390,000 for 2026, and another $390,000 for 2027, to help the Department of Fish and Wildlife develop new conflict-mitigation strategies for wolf recovery and livestock protection
When we talk with farmers across the country, from cotton fields in Mississippi and cornfields in Iowa to apple orchards in Washington, the theme is the same: uncertainty. The past few years have tested even the most seasoned farmers.
USDA raised its outlook for global wheat production by 1.1% in its December WASDE report. The increase was thanks in part to gains in several major growing countries like Canada, Australia, and Russia
Bureau of Land Management Christmas tree permits are just a dollar, this season, following a temporary price reduction approved by the Interior Department.
"Believe me, we have been increasingly conscious and listening to farmer input in terms of how they want that investment spent," said DMI's Barbara O’Brien.
The pilot looks to utilize existing NRCS programs emphasizing regenerative practices that boost soil health, and in turn, produce more nutrient-dense foods.