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The Wallace Center recently launched a request for applications for it's subaward agreement with the EPA's Gulf of Mexico Division. The application window will be open until May 1.
A new $10 million grant project from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is in motion to support farmers and improve agriculture practices during severe weather and a warming climate.
More than $12 million from the Infrastructure Law will be invested in fiscal year 2023 to complete projects in support of the Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA).
USDA awarded $95 million in climate-smart commodity grants to farmers in 20 states transitioning to cover crops. The grants will help with financial and technical assistance.
Brownfield Ag News: Farmers Say Investment in Cover Crops are Good News for Agriculture 03/13/2023 Farmers say that recent national investments in cover crops will help improve profitability and make implementation more sustainable for many producers across the country.
While there are plenty of reasons for farmers to consider using cover crops, it can sometimes be a challenge knowing where to start and which factors to keep in mind to ensure the best results for the investment.
An upcoming Penn State Extension workshop, “Making Cover Crops Work for You,” is aimed at agronomic crop producers with any level of cover-cropping experience who want to get more out of their cover crops. Attendees also can earn certified crop adviser credits.
Southeast Nebraska farmer says input costs and drought continue to be a concern heading into this year’s growing season. But cover crops have helped keep some moisture in the soil profile.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission recently approved a harvest increase for oysters following the resurgence of the species, one bright spot in a recent report on the current health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
University of Texas at Austin researchers say they've found an invasive grass in Austin that may be damaging to the ecosystem and increases risk of wildfire.
Areas along the Prairie Dog Creek waterbody will soon have some work done to improve the water quality. The Sheridan County Conservation District recently approved $37,000 in funding assistance for two water quality improvement projects.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced up to $290,000 in grant funding available to stimulate the development of innovative conservation approaches in Massachusetts.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a new project in Lake County following an $11 million earmark. Construction will begin soon on a combined flood protection and ecosystem restoration project for the Upper Des Plaines River watershed.
The Pennsylvania invasive species council shared findings from a statewide survey of impacts and announced that a pilot test of a regional invasive species management program will launch this summer.
The McKean County Conservation District received $2,000 to hold a series of outreach events to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to implement practices to improve water quality in their watershed and to prevent non-point source pollution.
A rancher in Texas shares her story of growing up on a cattle farm in Kenya and her journey of working to implement conservation on her 142 acre operation in Texas.
Sponsored by the Georgia Association of Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Workshop, is available to Georgia’s Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. This workshop showcases opportunities in natural resources management and conservation for students in college and beyond.
Soil health specialists from the University of Minnesota Extension talk cover crops and the ecosystem services that they provide. Soil that is not covered is exposed to wind and falling raindrops, both of which can contribute to soil erosion.
Area farmers, ranchers, agronomists, and agency representatives joined the first installment of three Nebraska Soil Health School events taking place this year to learn about the benefits of soil health.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications to its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Applications must be for Wetland Reserve Easements and include conservation practices that improve soil carbon or reduce nutrient losses.
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