Conservation practices are readily available for U.S. farmers to implement, but financial roadblocks commonly stymie their adoption. A study done in 2020 in cooperation between the Soil Health ...

Freezing of funds, revamping of programs and cuts to staffing that have come with the new Trump administration transition continue to bring questions in the farm community and those who serve them.

New federal initiative provides farmers funding for soil health practices and conservation through streamlined application ...

Water is a crucial resource for farmers and ranchers. Beyond keeping their crops, forage and livestock healthy and growing, the water used on the farm is also part of their families’ and communities’ ...

We all want clean water but sometimes it is hard to know how one individual or family can make a difference. People who have a home with a yard have the opportunity to make decisions that can protect ...

Cover cropping involves growing various plant varieties between cash crop rotations to ensure continuous soil coverage. This practice improves soil water infiltration, builds soil organic matter, ...

Maintaining a healthy ecosystem requires sustainable use of water resources. The tools traditionally used to manage water for public use involve construction of water supply dams and reservoirs, ...

A lush crop of well-fertilized corn. Photo courtesy of DCR. Virginia farmers are eligible for agriculture cost-share, a program which could mean farmers get more support for soil and water ...

DETROIT LAKES — One of the many bends of the Otter Tail River carves through the grasses of Blue Line Farm, where 700 acres have supported nearly six generations of cattle farmers. Thousands of feet ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Overture Center for the Arts has been named a climate champion for its water conservation practices. The recognition was presented by Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn and the ...