A coalition of agriculture, conservation, and wildlife organizations is calling on lawmakers to support national conservation programs. In a letter signed by more than 70 groups, the coalition advocates for …
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows how effective conservation practices are in addressing emission levels. The study incorporates data collected between 2004 and 2018. As …
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
Conservation work in California continued in 2020 despite the variety of challenges that were presented throughout the year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has …
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing, …
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers now …