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2014 Farm Bill


Guide Enhances Understanding of Farm Bill Conservation Programs

October 29, 2015 Michelle Banks, Natural Resources Conservation Service

The following guest blog by Hannah Ryan of Intermountain West Joint Venture and Matt Cimitile of Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture highlights key partnerships that work with farmers and ranchers to conserve habitat for the benefit of birds, other wildlife and people. The 2014 Farm Bill Field Guide...

Conservation

Expanding Insurance Availability Benefits More Producers

September 24, 2015 Brandon Willis, Risk Management Agency Administrator

Each year the nation’s farmers and ranchers confront tough business decisions, adverse weather, and harvesting challenges – striving to balance seasonal planning, as well as long-term planning for future generations. We recognize that producers’ needs shift over time, and the Risk Management Agency...

USDA Results Farming

New Fences Keep Cattle In, But Allow Elk & Wildlife to Move Freely

September 11, 2014 Ruben Vasquez, District Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Wyoming

Long-time rancher John Nunn’s land is near a route where pronghorn migrate. His ranch is surrounded by woven fences, and although the pronghorn can sometimes find a way through, he wanted to ease access for them. “We found they would go a certain path, and we didn’t want to jeopardize that,” Nunn...

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