Research shows grazing cover crops can add economic value
Growing dual-purpose wheat for both grazing and grain production is an important agricultural practice in the Southern Great Plains. But of late, more Texas Rolling Plains producers want to know…
Read More...New rule improves partner flexibility in Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The rule updates USDA’s partner-driven program as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and integrates…
Read More...Evaluating the untapped potential of U.S. conservation investments to improve soil and environmental health
New public and private initiatives are being developed to increase soil health-related practices on working lands. Billions of U.S. public dollars are dedicated annually toward soil conservation programs, and yet,…
Read More...Wall Street eyes billions in the Colorado’s water
Investor interest in the river could redefine century-old rules for who controls one of the most valuable economic resources in the United States. Transferring water from agricultural communities to cities,…
Read More...Montana ranchers turned to local sales in a tough year
“As soon as COVID hit and store shelves were empty, people realized there was an opportunity there that hadn’t been since World War II,” said Jake Feddes, who ranches near…
Read More...Award-winning documentary explores native food sovereignty on the Crow Reservation
In some Native communities getting to a grocery store can take up to an hour and requires access to a vehicle. And there is no guarantee that the food there…
Read More...USDA announces increase to certain incentive payments for Continuous CRP
The USDA is increasing incentive payments for practices installed on land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). USDA’s FSA is upping the Practice Incentive Payment for installing practices,…
Read More...NRCS announces January 8 EQIP deadline for New Mexico ag producers
The USDA NRCS announced today that a sign up for fiscal year 2021 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is underway. All New Mexico agricultural producers who would like to be…
Read More...A closer look at EQIP — one of NRCS’s most popular conservation programs
From coast to coast, farmers and ranchers have found the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to be a great place to find cost share funds to implement…
Read More...Truterra will pilot carbon project with Nori
Truterra, the sustainability business unit of Land O’ Lakes, has launched a pilot program through the 2022 growing season with Nori, a startup with blockchain technology for a carbon removal…
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