Texas farmers, ranchers invited to apply for conservation incentive program
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Texas farmers, ranchers and landowners have a new opportunity to invest in soil health [...]
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05, 2026
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02, 2023
Timing is important for soil tests in agriculture
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Fertilizer prices continue to be one of the biggest input costs for farmers and [...]
6
03, 2019
West Texas farmer uses turnips to improve soil health
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Like the sun coming up each morning or the stars shining at night, wind is [...]
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12, 2017
USDA seeks applications for conservation innovation grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA's Natural Resources [...]
12
01, 2017
Soil health depends on temperature
Although not a new concept, Texas cotton farmers are showing more interest in no-till farming. Due to the increasing heat, [...]
27
12, 2016
USDA invests $225 million in conservation projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced 88 conservation projects across the country to improve water quality, combat drought, enhance [...]
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11, 2016
USDA 2017 CSP signup begins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is the nation’s largest conservation program with 70 million acres [...]
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09, 2016
Grazing management could increase profit for ranchers
Better grazing management can help cut winter feeding costs and could increase profits for ranchers, according to research from the [...]