Biochar helps hold water, saves money
The abstract benefits of biochar for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, and now new research from Rice University shows a short-term, concrete bonus for farmers as…
Read More...Colorado soil health program one-pager
A “one-pager” describing a proposal soil health program for Colorado which outlines the need, legislative proposal, and background on the Colorado Collaborative for Healthy Soils stakeholder engagement process.
Read More...A Colorado dashboard seeks to put a price on future wildfires, other natural disasters amid a warming climate
Future Avoidance Cost Explorer (FACE:Hazards) is a proactive attempt to explore Colorado’s resiliency in the face of disaster. Dashboard users can view the estimated economic costs of natural hazards under…
Read More...Podcast: Drought & Rangeland Management
Interview with CSU Extension Specialist Retta Bruegger and Western Slope Rancher and CCA President Janie VanWinkle.
Read More...Montana Department of Ag hay hotline
Do you know about the Montana Department of Agriculture Hay Hotline? Not just for finding, selling or donating hay, but also has resources for pasture. Since many parts of Montana…
Read More...Colorado Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program
The Program provides up to $1 million annually, in the form of loans or grants, for emergency drought-related water augmentation purposes to Colorado’s agricultural water users.
Read More...Benefits of Cattle Grazing for Reducing Fire Fuels and Fire Hazard
The widespread and severe wildfires in California during the past several years highlight the importance of understanding how land management practices such as cattle grazing affect wildfire risk. The California…
Read More...Beyond easements: Broader approaches for greater conservation outcomes
Easements and acquistions have long been the bread and butter of land conservation. However, there is a whole range of strategies for going past the point of protection. This primer…
Read More...Conservation finance bootcamp webinar short course
Presented by Conservation Finance Network in partnership with the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the 2020 Boot Camp Webinar Short Course explores the latest trends and strategies in funding…
Read More...Ask the expert: Drought assistance for livestock producers Q&A with Scott Reed
In this Ask the Expert, Scott Reed, Chief Program Specialist for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Office in Texas, answers a few questions about drought assistance for livestock producers.…
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