05/12/2025 SOURCE: www.iowapublicradio.org
The Dust Bowl led to the creation of what is now called the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Just as it celebrates a major milestone, the agency is dealing with job losses, massive proposed budget cuts and talk of consolidation.
Soil conservation in the U.S. started with this agency 90 years ago. Now its future is uncertain
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04/07/2025 SOURCE: wisconsinagconnection.com
This week on The Dairy Signal, experts share insights on crop rotation, tile drainage, and healthy eating to support farmers during the growing season and beyond.
Maximize Crop Rotation for Soil Health and Pest Control | Wisconsin Ag Connection
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04/02/2025 SOURCE: www.britishecologicalsociety.org
End of the brown field? Regenerative agriculture brings ecological benefits - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
End of the brown field? Regenerative agriculture brings ecological benefits - British Ecological Society
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01/10/2025 SOURCE: www.uvm.edu
Field crop growers looking to enhance their operations using cover crops and no-till practices will benefit from attending the 2025 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference on February 13. The annual conference features a stellar lineup of speakers from several states and Canada who will...
Annual Conference Promotes Cover Crop and No-Till Practices
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08/10/2024 SOURCE: news.ufl.edu
Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation.
The Conversation: Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
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04/23/2024 SOURCE: finance.yahoo.com
EUGENE, Ore., April 22, 2024--In a groundbreaking move, Oregon’s independent, family-owned Market of Choice is partnering with the Dry Farming Institute to advocate for the expansion of dry farming acreage. As part of this collaboration, Market of Choice is the first major organization to donate to Dry Farming Institute’s efforts to empower growers to thrive with less water. This work includes seed-to-table collaborative market development for dry farmers. This strategic alliance reflects Market
Oregon’s Market of Choice Invests in a More Resilient Local Food Economy in the Face of Climate Change
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04/19/2024 SOURCE: www.wisfarmer.com
From 2017 to 2022, Wisconsin farmers planted 753,926 acres of cover crops - a 24% increase.
Census data shows number of farmers using cover crops to promote healthy soil is growing
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04/09/2024 SOURCE: www.youtube.com
Ray McCormick, No-Till Living Legend & 2024 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow, picks corn as high as possible to hold stalks intact to help hold residue come s...
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04/09/2024 SOURCE: www.no-tillfarmer.com
This Cool Bean blog features agronomic insights about soybean planting dates, seeding rate, pre-herbicide timing and seed treatment recommendations.
Soybean Expert Answers 4 Most Common Questions about Soybean Planting
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04/03/2024 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
MANKATO, Minn., April 3, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024 to invest in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The U.S.
USDA Makes $1.5 Billion Available to Help Farmers Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
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