Category Archives: Features

Seven Miles Can Be a Game-Changer on Montana’s Little Bitterroot River

Posted on November 25, 2015 by cassiebable

Environmental conditions along the Lower Little Bitterroot River in Montana are tough. Rainfall is barely 11 inches per year. Farms and ranches irrigating upstream in the summer make matters worse. They reduce streamflow significantly. Vegetation stays in poor condition. It … Continue reading →

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CRP Boosts Bobwhite Quail Population in Arkansas

Posted on November 19, 2015 by cassiebable

Walker Morris, a landowner near Earle in Crittenden County is doing his part to increase the bobwhite quail population in northeastern Arkansas. In 2007, Morris took 113 acres out of production and enrolled the land in the USDA Farm Service … Continue reading →

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USDA Conservation Program Adds Meaning to Missouri Farmer’s Legacy

Posted on November 12, 2015 by cassiebable

Missouri farmer Richard Phillips lost his brother Gary in 2000. Gary had polio. Still, he was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. A bench with Gary’s name inscribed on it sits near a pond on the farm and reminds the family … Continue reading →

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30-Year Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Commitment “Made a Big Difference”

Posted on November 6, 2015 by cassiebable

“CRP is a wonderful program and I’m very pleased with how it has benefited my farm. Some of the best grassland in the country is right here on my farm.” That’s from Ray Rush, who operates a farm near Melrose, … Continue reading →

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No-till Farming, Wildlife Conservation, Ideal in Nebraska

Posted on October 29, 2015 by cassiebable

Lifelong farmer, Leon “Bud” Gillespie, knows the importance of caring for the land to ensure it remains healthy and productive for future generations. He has seen firsthand how cropping environmentally sensitive land can affect the soil and environment in Morrill … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Ag-Nation: GIS Impacts FSA Farm Bill Planning

Posted on October 27, 2015 by cassiebable

Following the passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014, better known as the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) drafted a plan to educate producers on the new programs and regulations. Nationwide, FSA participated in nearly 5,000 … Continue reading →

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Idaho Century Farm Recognized for Outstanding Conservation Practices

Posted on October 23, 2015 by cassiebable

As teenage boys Gary Farwell and his brothers Mike and Douglas jumped at the chance to help in the wheat and barley fields on their Idaho farm. As much as the family enjoyed farming and the agricultural way of life, … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Ag-Nation: GIS and Imagery Helps when Disaster Strikes Texas

Posted on October 20, 2015 by cassiebable

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to facilitate the damage assessment process after flooding in Texas. Farm and ranchland in Bowie County, Texas, along the Red River was submerged underwater for most of the … Continue reading →

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USDA and Partners Bring Bobwhite Quail Back to Ohio’s Highland County

Posted on October 15, 2015 by cassiebable

The Bobwhite quail has re-established its home in Ohio, and many say the reason for the return is a critical conservation effort. Nearly 15,000 acres in southern Ohio’s Highland County are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) administered by … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Ag-Nation: Exploring FSA GIS – An Introduction

Posted on October 13, 2015 by cassiebable

A map allows information based on location, such as an address, to be represented graphically. It allows a person to paint a picture for the viewers of the information so they can see the geographic location of particular features. It … Continue reading →

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