Conservation

Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
Merkely Announces Funding To Protect Pollinators
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is spending nearly $560,000 on efforts to improve habitats for the Monarch Butterfly in Oregon and California.    “Protecting monarch butterflies is an urgent issue that requires sustainable solutions,” said Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who secured additional western monarch conservation funding as Chairman of the Interior, Environment & Related Agenci
Keep That Stubble During No-Till November
Keep That Stubble During No-Till November
Keep That Stubble During No-Till November
NRCS is encouraging Idaho farmers to participate in no-till November.   “We're excited to borrow from the no shave November, because in agriculture we have our own version of stubble, after harvest," said Mindi Rambo with NRCS-Idaho.  "And so ...
Why Do Farmers Adopt Conservation Practices?
Why Do Farmers Adopt Conservation Practices?
Why Do Farmers Adopt Conservation Practices?
Many in farm country know the type, and extent of, conservation practices being employed by farmers.   “But the next logical step is to understand why producers are adopting or not adopting conservation practices.”   Dan Mullarkey with NRCS said to try to answer that question, USDA surveyed 34,000 crop producers as well as livestock confinement operators this spring and summer.  And the USDA has j
USDA: Conservation Tillage Increasing
USDA: Conservation Tillage Increasing
USDA: Conservation Tillage Increasing
The share of acreage for major cash crops—wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton—that are planted using conservation tillage has increased over the past two decades in the United States.  According to ERS, farmers reported employing conservation tillage on the majority of acres of wheat at 68%, 76% of corn acres, and 74% of soybeans.  Conservation tillag...
Bison A Great Story Of American Agriculture
Bison A Great Story Of American Agriculture
Bison A Great Story Of American Agriculture
The bison industry is a unique part of the world of agriculture.  The American Bison, whose population once exceeded 30 million animals, was decimated to near extension in the late 19th century.  However, the bison now numbers over 400,000 head across North America.  And according to ...
USDA Rolls Out New Program Focused On Nutrient Management
USDA Rolls Out New Program Focused On Nutrient Management
USDA Rolls Out New Program Focused On Nutrient Management
The USDA is out with a new initiative designed to incentivize conservation practices that improve nutrient management.  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the initiative will be based within NRCS.   "We're going to put $40 million of resources that we have available and target those resources through a regional conservation partnership program effort to increase better nutrient management
Vilsack Hits The Road To Promote Inflation Adjustment Act
Vilsack Hits The Road To Promote Inflation Adjustment Act
Vilsack Hits The Road To Promote Inflation Adjustment Act
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is traveling this week, promoting the Inflation Adjustment Act, recently signed into law by President Biden.  Vilsack head outlined the IRA’s investment in rural America, which he says will provide USDA with nearly $40 billion; $20 billion of which is earmarked for climate smart agriculture.   “...
NACD Announces $15 Million in 2022 Technical Assistance Grants
NACD Announces $15 Million in 2022 Technical Assistance Grants
NACD Announces $15 Million in 2022 Technical Assistance Grants
The National Association of Conservation Districts announced this week $15 million in technical assistance grants.  The grants continue funding to nearly 500 conservation districts in 49 states and territories.  Funded by USDA's NRCS, the grant program is in its 5th year.  The pro...

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