Farmers and ranchers are increasingly interested in conservation practices to strengthen soil health and improve water quality for present and future generations. Conservation practices can also help farmers improve their profitability in the face of increasinglyRead More…
With all the buzz about soil health, regenerative ag, and climate-smart, farmers want to know how practices such as cover crops and no-till pencil out. While data on the financial impacts of conservation practices are stillRead More…
Some of us measure a career in terms of years. Ron Graber, extension watershed specialist for Kansas State University, uses a whole different yardstick.
“When we start a career, we hope to make a difference,” said Graber. For him, that success is measured in innovative partnerships, successful management strategies, and improved water quality.
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Conservation professionals and farm business management educators are among farmers’ key partners in ensuring their operations are sustainable and profitable. While each brings different expertise to their collaborations with farmers, one thing they have in commonRead More…
On June 21st and 22nd, the North Central Region Water Network team and partners hosted Strategies for Land Stewardship Summit in southern Wisconsin. The Summit brought together farmers, farm advisors, and conservation professionals from across theRead More…
By Troy Gilmore, Associate Professor, University of Nebraska There is a strong awareness of water resources issues among the citizens of Nebraska. Farmers and ranchers are often aware of field-scale challenges of managing water for cropRead More…
By Nate Birt, Vice President of Trust in Food Embarking on a collaboration is a lot like looking through a kaleidoscope for the first time: Peer through the spyhole and you’ll get a glimpse of aRead More…
A series for farmers to learn practical ideas from peers and experts Theme: Resource stewardship in hard times This virtual Shop Talk series will be an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and expertsRead More…
Human Capital blog series and Part 1 of our spotlight on ACPF By Jenny Seifert One of the questions often asked about the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework, better known as ACPF, is how to use itRead More…
This story was originally published by News @ SDSTATE in October 2020 and has been modified and republished here. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a Conservation Collaboration Grant (CCG) to South Dakota StateRead More…