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Unique, Long-term Research Updates to be Highlighted at SDSU Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (328+ words) All are invited to the Dakota Lakes Research Farm Field Day the last Friday in June to learn about SDSU research happening in central South Dakota. BROOKINGS, S. D. " June 18, 2026 " All are invited to learn more about agronomy research in central South…...
K-State agricultural economist says soil health practices may go hand-in-hand with farm profitability
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (525+ words) BUCYRUS, Kan. "As more Kansas farmers considerpractices like no-till and cover crops, a common questionremains: Do soil health practices pay off? Research presented by Kansas State University agricultural policy specialist Jennifer Ifft atasoil health field daysuggests the answer may depend…...
USDA Issues Directive to Restore Grazing on National Forest Lands and Strengthen Support for America's Ranchers
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (300+ words) American Ag Network USDA Issues Directive to Restore Grazing on National Forest Lands and Strengthen Support for America's Ranchers Washington, D. C. " June 12, 2026 " Today, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the distribution of a comprehensive directive to all U. S. Forest Service employees from…...
Farmers for Soil Health Reopens 2026 Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simplified Contracts
2+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) American Ag Network Farmers for Soil Health Reopens 2026 Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simplified Contracts Farmers for Soil Health has reopened enrollment for 2026, offering farmers higher payments and a simplified contract aimed at encouraging broader cover crop adoption across U. S. farmland at…...
USDA to Gather Agricultural Conservation Data to Assess Trends and Improve Programs and Services
2+ week, 6+ day ago (187+ words) Responding to the survey gives farmers the opportunity to provide the most accurate picture of conservation practices on their cropland," said NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons. Information from CEAP " which is made stronger by robust survey response " will help inform programs…...
The MDA Opens Grant to Accelerate Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops
2+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) St. Paul, Minn. "The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for a new round of grants to support the development of enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover (CLC) crops and cropping systems in the early stages…...
Farmers for Soil Health Reopens Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simpler Contracts for Cover Crop Adoption
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (511+ words) American Ag Network Farmers for Soil Health Reopens Enrollment with Higher Payments, Simpler Contracts for Cover Crop Adoption Jim Douglas is a farmer advisor for Farmers for Soil Health and a soybean and corn grower from Flat Rock, Indiana. His…...
PLC Delivers Updated Grazing Regulations and Restores Multiple-Use Mandate
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (339+ words) American Ag Network PLC Delivers Updated Grazing Regulations and Restores Multiple-Use Mandate WASHINGTON " This week, the Trump administration announced a final rule to rescind the ill-advised Biden-era Conservation and Landscape Health rule, also known as the Public Lands Rule, alongside…...
EPA Gulf of America Division Announces Grants to Advance Innovative, Farmer-Led Conservation on Working Lands
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) American Ag Network EPA Gulf of America Division Announces Grants to Advance Innovative, Farmer-Led Conservation on Working Lands LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 7, 2026) " U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million in new grant funding to improve water…...
Ducks Unlimited and Regenified Partner to Advance Regenerative Agriculture and Conservation Impact
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (437+ words) American Ag Network Ducks Unlimited and Regenified Partner to Advance Regenerative Agriculture and Conservation Impact Ducks Unlimited (DU) will begin conducting regenerative agriculture verification under the Regenified standard as part of a new partnership announced today. Through the collaboration, DU,…...