Last week, we saw how strategic investments in conservation and habitat restoration can have a big impact for our nation's ecosystems.
We were pleased to announce that?thanks to collaboration across 11 western states?the greater sage-grouse no longer requires protection under the Endangered Species Act. This exciting news was made possible through close collaboration with federal and state partners, as well as over 1,100 farmers & ranchers who used USDA and other federal programs that provide financial assistance for conservation practices and habitat preservation.
Watch a video explaining why this historic announcement sets the groundwork for a 21st century approach to conservation.
Thanks for tuning in last week, and stay tuned next week as we shift our focus to the promise of rural America, and the #RuralMade economy.
Late Blight: A Ripening Issue for Central Pennsylvania Farmers
Perhaps there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Many farmers in central Pennsylvania would aptly agree to this notion after experiencing above average amounts of rainfall this summer.
Forest Service waives fees in support of the nation's largest volunteer effort on public lands
As the fall season slowly matriculates and the autumn equinox makes its debut, volunteers are encouraged to give back by participating in the annual National Public Lands Day.
Wisconsin Farm Serves as an Example for How Conservation Benefits Agricultural Operations
Some people are born to farm. Others grow to love it. Greg Nettekoven was born into a farm family, and he and his wife, Karon, have grown to love farming.
New Perspectives on the Dynamics of Dry Lands
Vast acreage of dry lands may evoke images of a desolate, scorched desert that is uninhabitable to humans. But the arid and semi-arid dry lands of about half of both the United States' and the world's land surfaces actually are complex ecosystems made up variously of grasses, shrubs, agriculture, and even urban dwellers.
Southern Plains Climate Hub Helps Land Managers Build Resilience to Climate Variability
The U.S. Southern Plains states have always been known for their wild weather. Stories of the volatile climate of this region abound.
Minnesota Farmers Restore Coldwater Stream in Driftless AreaPine Creek wanders through prairies and rocky bluffs, and forests and pastures, including the land where Ryan Pulley raises beef in southeastern Minnesota. Pine Creek is beautiful - fed by limestone springs and home to freshwater trout.
Forest Service Funds Landmark Climate Change StudyPreparing for the effects of climate change, the U.S. Forest Service has taken the lead in a new report that highlights actions taken by federal agencies to adapt to a changing climate.
Unprecedented Collaboration to Save Sage-Grouse is the Largest Wildlife Conservation Effort in U.S.Today marks an historic win for conservation and communities in the West and for the United States.
Helping Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate through Regional Vulnerability AssessmentsJust over a year after the establishment of the USDA Climate Hubs, we are keeping our promise of "developing the next generation of climate solutions" through regional vulnerability assessments.
Maryland Dairy Farmers Work to Improve the Health of Estuaries Producing high quality, nutritious milk may be a top priority for Coldsprings Farm, but it is not the farm's only accomplishment.
