New digital tool provides scientific data and curated insights on conservation farming practices
Scientists from conservation and academic institutions have launched AgEvidence, a visualization dashboard of data from nearly 300 peer-reviewed research papers and curated expert insights derived from those studies. The research compiled in…
Read More...Growing sage for grouse; Honor Farm seedling, transplant program expands in its second year
After a successful debut last year, the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton has expanded its sagebrush-growing efforts to enhance habitat for the greater sage grouse. For this second season, inmates…
Read More...Cargill joins regenerative agriculture movement, sets goal for 10 million acres
Regenerative agriculture has been gaining popularity in pockets of farming over the last several years, but now Cargill Inc., the world’s largest agribusiness, is pushing the phenomenon. The Minnetonka-based company…
Read More...Can loans tied to soil health save agriculture? A new $250 million fund wants to find out
America’s soil health is in dire straits and a new investment fund, rePlant Capital, has been formed to help clove the crisis with capitalism by tying interest rates for farm…
Read More...Old grasslands show high biodiversity and conservation value
“The grass is always greener on the other side,” as the saying goes, but in this case, it’s more diverse. Researchers from Japan have discovered that old grasslands have higher…
Read More...New study: Cattle grazing significantly reduces wildfire spread
University of California Cooperative Extension researchers just completed a timely study showing cattle grazing is an essential tool in reducing wildfire — a tool they say should be expanded and…
Read More...Are bison the key to bringing back prairies?
As bee and pollinator populations have collapsed, and a number of species of songbirds and plants have fallen to the brink, restoring and saving what is left of the prairies…
Read More...The quest for better beef
Vegans want to end the killing of animals. Scientists say livestock are accelerating climate change. COVID-19 is ravaging meat-packers. Texas beef is under fire—but all across the industry, from the…
Read More...USDA and Wyoming sign Shared Stewardship Agreement to improve forests and grasslands
The Shared Stewardship Agreement establishes a framework for federal and state agencies to promote active forest management, improve collaboration, and respond to ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Wyoming.
Read More...Can grazing help Oregon’s largest private nature preserve?
Scientists and ranchers team up to determine if cattle can preserve biodiversity and support economies on a treasured prairie.
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