Conservation

Washington farmers, there's $4.3 million sitting on the table right now to help cover the cost of new farm equipment. First come, first served.

Arkansas Senator John Boozman released a revised Farm Bill just before a scheduled Thursday markup, with provisions covering E15 gasoline, SNAP error rates, and support for rural farming communities.

Oregon's Open Fields program is coming back. A new round of federal funding could reopen up to 300,000 acres of private farmland and ranchland for public hunting across the state.

Jeremy Peters is leaving his post as CEO of the National Association of Conservation Districts after 20 years, with a national search now underway to find the organization's next leader.

Cover crops, smarter grazing, and reduced tillage are showing up on tens of millions of acres across the U.S., and the federal government just committed $700 million to keep that momentum going.

Farmers and ranchers, listen up: the USDA is offering $310 million to enhance conservation efforts. Proposals are open until August 24, focusing on local solutions and sustainability.

The USDA is refocusing its efforts to support farmers and ranchers, promoting sustainable practices with the motto 'Keeping Working Lands in Working Hands' and seven key priorities for the future.

With $65 million on the table, local agriculture could see a major boost in sustainability efforts this year.

Last week, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District broke ground on the EL 80.6 delivery system, outside of Othello. That is one of several construction projects the district is addressing right now.

Eligible specialty crop producers have until August 7th to apply for USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program.