In order to realize the full potential of reforestation in the United States, the nations tree nurseries need to increase seedling production by an additional 1.7 billion each year, a 2.4-fold increase over current nursery production. Owen Burney, superintendent of the NMSU John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center at Mora, contributed to a new study published by the science journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. (NMSU photo by Jane Moorman)
These numbers, taken from a new study co-authored by a New Mexico State University researcher and 17 other scientists from across the U.S., show the promise of increased nursery output as a way to fight climate change, create jobs, and recover from uncharacteristically severe wildfires.
Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.
Mar 03, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial assistance to help California farmers and livestock producers recover from damages brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help them recover from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses.
Disaster Assistance
USDA encourages farmers and ranchers to contact the FSA county office at the local USDA Service Center to apply for eligible programs and to learn which documents, such as farm records, herd inventory, receipts and pictures of damages or losses should be provided to help expedite assistance.
Maple operation set back by tornado
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz Paul Franz
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Grades of maple syrup produced at Dana Goodfield s Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Promoting land stewardship with financial incentives remains a key challenge to those hoping to transition to sustainable farming practices and work through a conservation lens.
At the 2021 Pasa Sustainable Agriculture virtual conference in early February, several panelists with both farming and policy backgrounds took some time to outline different approaches and challenges for financing sustainable agriculture.
According to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, âsustainable agricultureâ is farming that achieves three things: a healthy environment, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. It produces food and fiber while enhancing environmental quality and natural resources, as well as enhancing the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. In practicing sustainable farming, growers use methods to promote soil health, minimize water use, and lower pollution levels on the farm.
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With the winter storms that blanketed across the country in recent weeks causing power outages and frozen water lines, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is offering assistance to Kansas farmers and livestock producers to help in recovery efforts.
According to the USDA, ag producers can contact their local service centers for program information.
“These recent winter storms have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers in Kansas,” said acting state executive director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Kansas Charles Pettijohn. “We stand with our producers who have worked tirelessly in these severe conditions to keep livestock fed and to protect crops from Mother Nature’s wrath. We know these storms have left damage in their wake, and I’m glad that USDA offers a strong portfolio of disaster assistance programs available to help.”