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When in Drought, Plan It Out: Rain Harvesting
By Stephanie Kasper, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program…
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Episode 304. Phosphorus and the Beauty of Biology
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists…
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Episode 300. Learning from the Amskapi Piikani — Latrice Tatsey on Soils, Climate, and Culture, Part 1
Farmers everywhere are facing significant challenges related…
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NSAC Releases Report on Farm Safety Net
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released…
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Study Finds Native Habitat at Solar Sites Helps Pollinators Thrive
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne…
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Legal Defense Fund Provides Black Farmers FAQ
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has posted a Black…
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Survey of Midwest Agricultural Lenders Highlights Perceptions of Conservation
A survey of agricultural loan officers in Minnesota, Wisconsin,…
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New Guide Aids in Developing Long-term Agroforestry Leases
The Savanna Institute and Farm Commons released Designing an…
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Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Signup Reopens
USDA announced that the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program…
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Cotton and Wool Producers Invited to Apply to Climate Beneficial Fiber Program
Provides technical assistance and direct payments to producers.
Cotton…
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Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Expands Eligibility across Illinois
The Illinois Soybean Association announced that farmers across…
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Community Helps Farm During Weather Crisis
When Vermont experienced intense rains and flooding in July,…
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Finalists Selected for New York AEM-Leopold Conservation Award
Three finalists have been selected for New York’s Agricultural…
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