WATER QUALITY ...
CONSERVATION INITIATIVES ...
USDA announces dates for CRP General & Grasslands signups
CRP General signup deadline is July 23rd; CRP Grasslands signup period is July 12 to August 20
FUNDING AWARDED ...
USDA awards Conservation Innovation Grants for two MA projects
Projects will stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies
WATER REGULATIONS ...
AFBF: Water rule reversal a blow to agriculture
Statement released following EPA announcement of its intention to reverse Navigable Waters Protection Rule
MAPLE PRODUCTION ...
National maple production off 17% in 2021, Vermont off 21%
U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics released Thursday show drop in maple production
ENVIRONMENTAL TOUR ...
Kentucky soybean, corn, grain farmers host environmental tour
Tour showcases some of the stewardship and sustainability practices that farmers employ
CARBON FARMING ...
Is carbon the 'crop' of the future?
Changes in environment, government policy, technology, more increase interest in carbon farming
FEATURED PRODUCER ...
Oklahoma Conservation Commission feature: Dean Schneider
"Dean Schneider: A never-ending goal of improvement"
AG POLICY ...
Senator Hinchey & Assemblymember Lupardo sponsor NYS Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act
Nation-leading legislation would make NY farmers key part of fight against climate change
AWARD FINALISTS ...