Archive for January 2015
Montana’s MPG Ranch in the news – times two
MTN News Missoula recently ran two stories on two great projects of MPG Ranch. The first covers MPG’s youth hunter program in which they train young local sportsmen in hunter…
Read More...Farmers Rewarded for Practicing ‘Carbon Farming’
Soils naturally absorb and sequester carbon dioxide and following organic practices, such as adding compost and bringing back herds of grazing animals, can make a huge difference in how much…
Read More...USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that applications are being accepted for up to $20 million in grants to facilitate the creation of new, innovative…
Read More...USDA Creates More Bird Habitat Opportunities on Irrigated Farmland
Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families WASHINGTON, Jan 26, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that…
Read More...USDA extends public comment period for Conservation Stewardship Program Rule until January 20th, 2015
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2014 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the public comment period on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim rule. Public comments will be accepted…
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