Some of the best agronomic decisions Dean Sponheim has made on his north-central Iowa farm were driven by economics. In 1999, on one field, he began strip-tilling to reduce soil crusting, which led to ...

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.

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 ...

HANCOCK COUNTY – About 40 local farmers had a field day learning about various practices designed to make their work more successful. The Hancock County Soil Health Farmer Field Day was held Monday at ...

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, ...

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, ...

Jerry Raynor, then the Indiana state conservationist, visits a site in Starke County, Indiana, May 25, 2021 that was restored under NRCS's Wetland Reserve Easement Program. The easement includes 200.6 ...

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 ...

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 ...

KAHULUI–County of Maui Department of Water Supply (DWS) is kicking off water conservation campaign “Don’t Waste a Drop” to help mitigate the impacts of drought on water supply. With portions of Maui ...