Monitoring the quality of drinking water for livestock throughout the grazing season is important because it changes in response to climate and environmental conditions. To document this variability and to help livestock producers identify potential waterRead More…
This story is adapted from UW-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Science’s eCALS news site. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. One of the many initiatives created under this declarationRead More…
A Matter of Balance: Conservation Agriculture in Uncertain Times (Bringing Conservation Science to Practice) Modern crop and livestock systems are complex, and the management of these systems requires continuous adaptation and change in practices and strategies.Read More…
This workshop will help individuals learn about what’s in poultry litter, how it can contribute to crop fertility, and what management practices can minimize environmental risks. Poultry production is new to Nebraska and the Nebraska ExtensionRead More…
This event is for farmers seeking practical insights on how to make conservation work while keeping their farms profitable – whether you are just curious about conservation or you’ve already gotten started. You will learn fromRead More…
Last month Network staff Rebecca Power and Anne Nardi joined partners from across the Red River Basin for an Agricultural Nutrient BMP Workshop in Crookston, Minnesota. The workshop explored the state of the science surrounding theRead More…
Mark your calender’s for Wednesday May 9th when we hear from wetland experts across the region as they overview the impact agricultural activities have on wetland flora and fauna and the value of wetlands in agriculturalRead More…
Natural resource geek that I am, I must confess that seen very few natural disaster movies. My small list includes James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic, Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 film Contagion, Craig Gillespie’s The Finest Hours (2016), and Roar Ulthaug’sRead More…
There are few things that are certain in life, big or small. Big like the stock market, trade deals, and elections. Small like, well . . . that all depends on your perspective. A change inRead More…
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that he will embark on a five-state RV tour, titled the “Back to Our Roots” Tour, to gather input on the 2018 Farm Bill and increasing rural prosperity. AlongRead More…