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Twelve Percent of U.S. Population Now Living in Drought Conditions

September 9, 2014by administrator

The span of the oppressive drought in the Continental United States now ranges from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, affecting roughly one-third of the country and 73 million […]

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HOWARD BUFFETT CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO INCENTIVIZE CONSERVATION, RESEARCH

July 31, 2014by administrator

Jul. 31, 2014 Agri-Pulse reports: Howard Buffett, a conservationist, farmer, philanthropist and son of billionaire Warren Buffett, said the U.S. government needs to incentivize farmers to adopt more conservation practices, […]

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Winnipeg Welcomes WCCA6

June 22, 2014by administrator

Our thanks to the host city for this World Congress on Conservation Agriculture! We anticipate a great day of activities tomorrow after our opening reception on Sunday evening. The first […]

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One Day Registration Available for Farmers

June 20, 2014by administrator

If you would like to attend the World Congress on Conservation Agriculture, but cannot commit several days to come, there is an option designed for you. Check out the one-day […]

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Saving Asia’s Farm Lands from Climate Change with Salt-resilient Rice

June 2, 2014by administrator

The first harvest of salt-tolerant rice variety in Taytay, in the Philippine island of Palawan, may pave the way for local farmers to reclaim lands lost to saltwater intrusion and […]

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Call for papers – Conference on Conservation Agriculture for Smallholders in Asia and Africa, 7-11 December, 2014.

June 2, 2014by administrator

The Regional Conference on Conservation Agriculture for Smallholders in Asia and Africa will be held in Mymensingh, Bangladesh from 7 to 11 December 2014. The conference website is available at […]

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North America hosts World Congress on Conservation Agriculture focused on sustainability and economics this month

June 2, 2014by administrator

The 6th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture (WCCA) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on June 22-25, 2014, showcases the practical application of conservation practices to improve agricultural sustainability. For the first time […]

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USDA, PARTNERS TO USHER IN A NEW ERA OF CONSERVATION

May 28, 2014by administrator

May 28, 2014 Source: USDA news release Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new era in American conservation efforts with an […]

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Sensible Conservation

May 7, 2014by administrator

Start with grass waterways and buffer strips Financial health is typically measured in dollars and cents, but that’s not the only standard Bryan Boll uses to evaluate his farm’s well-being. […]

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Howard Buffett featured in WSJ article

May 6, 2014by administrator

One of our featured speakers, Howard Buffett is featured in a Wall Street Journal article this past weekend.

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