When we think of tools, we generally think of the tangible tools that help us get jobs done. However, knowledge and research are also tools – and understanding the future of the climate in the Midwest is a crucial one.
The USDA will invest $1.5 billion into 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).» Read More...
A primer on what mole drains are, how they're effective and why they might be a good alternative to tile drainage for your farming operation.» Read More...
What started as discussions around the Fairholme Farms office and a few NRCS-supported projects, has now blossomed into a much larger regional edge-of-field demonstration effort in partnership with multiple stakeholders.» Read More...
Discussions of climate trends can sometimes feel intimidating or confrontational, as though an agenda is being pushed. One research scientist details a model employed to help people better contextualize climate variability as it relates to moisture, and how this model can help create more productive discussions – and inform large-scale drainage decisions, such as drainage water management practices. » Read More...