Conservation
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet discusses why he opposed the latest farm bill, his priorities for agriculture if he leads the Senate Ag Committee, and what it will take to restore bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
A dual rollout by Vice President JD Vance and Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins targets the two biggest roadblocks to cattle herd expansion: pasture carrying capacity upstream and shackle space downstream.
With the national cattle herd at historic lows, the agency targets dormant federal allotments and expands working grassland enrollment past 40% of all CRP acres.
CEO Colin Woodall breaks down the priorities producers set for the association heading into fall.
The Feikemas use cattle and hog waste to fuel 7,000 crop acres, eliminate insecticides and even guide land purchase decisions.
New tools like GroundOwl offer more than just carbon payments — they provide the deep-layer insights needed to optimize grazing and land resilience.
Investing time in spring monitoring and forage management can pay dividends for your herd and your bottom line throughout the growing season.
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association President Craig Moss argues that current CRP policies stifle land access for livestock, calling for managed grazing to help rebuild the national cattle inventory.
Ranchers in the Pacific Northwest are using old and new tools to prevent and recover from wildfires.
Technology overhaul, staffing upgrades at the local level and program tweaks aim to improve service for 23,000 farmers.
National Grazing Lands Coalition and EarthOptics join the Trust In Beef value chain coalition, bringing valuable technical support to ranchers in building resiliency and profitability through grazing and soil health.
Cattleman Mike Williams uses a grazing management plan, virtual fencing technology and involvement with local and state cattle associations to meet the challenges of ranching in southern California.
Allowing cattle to graze is a well documented tool to help remove the fuel that can lead to wildfires.
Two generational ranches share the benefits of written grazing management plans for stewardship, profitability and legacy.
Virtual fencing allows grazing to continue after wildfire rips through rancher’s BLM allotment.
Virtual fencing provides options for small pasture sizes and not-so-great physical fences.
Virtual fencing helps Texas cattleman move cattle from the comfort of home before the summer heat sets in.
Water monitors and sensors empower producers with real-time data and automation to improve efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
Virtual fencing offers Wild Olive Cattle Company flexibility in grazing the dry, brushy country of their south Texas ranch.
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program winners share these tips for improving grazing.
With a ‘safe-to-fail’ approach, Barb Downey and Joe Carpenter try new practices.
Virtual fencing technology is ever-changing and producers have several options available in the U.S. to find what fits their operations.
It is important to understand how carbon programs work and where they are finding their role in the beef industry.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
We tapped the expertise of five cattle ranchers to find out what decisions have had the most impact on the success of their businesses.