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From ‘Trash Farming’ to No-Till Success

Cover crop grazing and rotational diversity has made farming more successful and profitable for Tonkawa, Okla., grower and conservation advocate Rick Jeans.

By John Dobberstein posted on December 3, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Equipment, Residue Management

DECADES AGO, no-tilling was considered to be “trash farming” in north-central Oklahoma and wasn’t a very popular practice.

USDA Rule Change Could Help Producers Implement More Conservation Activities

October 8, 2020 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: USDA

The USDA released the final rule for its Conservation Stewardship Program that makes updates required by the 2018 Farm Bill and includes potential payments for cover crop rotations, advanced livestock management and creating a comprehensive conservation plan.

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

November 12, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill.

USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

April 8, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2019 is May 10, 2019. The NRCS plans to invest up to $700 million for new enrollments and contract extensions in fiscal year 2019.

Getting Out of a No-Till Rut with Cover Crops

Seventh-generation farmer Brian Gunderson is finding a new gear for his no-till system with the benefits of cereal rye and other cover crops.

By Julia Gerlach posted on January 28, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Taking the "long view" of farming comes more naturally to some growers than it does for others. But for Brian Gunderson it may come more naturally because his farm in Waterford, Wis., has been in the family for 170 years.

As Farm Bill Approaches, Time to Consider Healthy Soil

September 21, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

A better farm future starts with the soil.

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Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank

| Posted in Cover Crops

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USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring CSP Contracts

March 31, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: NRCS

Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young announced that a contract renewal sign-up is underway for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA’s largest working lands conservation program with more than 80 million acres enrolled.

Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline is Looming

January 24, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 3 to submit initial applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).

USDA Announces Changes for Largest Conservation Program

September 1, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Source: Natural Resources Conservation Service

In response to customer and partner input, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today a significant update to the Conservation Stewardship Program, the nation’s largest conservation program by acreage.

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