May 31, 2019 by minnehahacd
Watch this short video to hear Dr. Dwayne Beck of Dakota Lakes Research Farm describe how natural systems can be used along with technology to combat weed problems. Competition, sanitation, and rotation are keys to keep in mind.
“Technology is there to augment good management, not to replace it.”
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TIME FOR TREE ORDERS AGAIN! With the impending winter weather in the forecast, we might as well start thinking SPRING! We’ve got our tree order form all ready to go! Take stock of your needs and let us know how we can help! Note that the order forms are due by March 4, 2020.
REPORT: INNOVATIVE STATE-LED FINANCING ADVANCES AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EDF, NASDA find nontraditional financing can benefit farmers, taxpayers, and the environment States that embrace innovative new ways to finance on-farm conservation can deliver multiple benefits to farmers, state residents, taxpayers, and the environment, according to a new report released today at the National Association of State Departments of […]
2020 NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER At the 2020 Live Auction in Las Vegas on Monday February 10, all proceeds will go to the National Conservation Foundation (NCF), NACD’s sister organization, to support their work in identifying and advancing the next generation of conservation leaders through the NCF-Envirothon, NACD Stewardship and Education Programs, and the NCF Next Generation Leadership Institute (NGLI). In 2019, […]
NACD RELEASES STATEMENT ON REPEAL OF EPA’S WOTUS RULE On September 13, 2019, NACD released a statement regarding the decision of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the repeal of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act. “Since the WOTUS rule was […]
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH With all the crazy weather and flooding this year, we thought this article was especially important. The Emergency Preparedness theme is “Make a Plan.” Before a natural disaster hits, make sure you are prepared for unforeseen power outages and resource shortages by having enough food, water, and medication to […]
NACD Government Affairs’ Update On FY2020 Appropriations By Coleman Garrison NACD Director of Government Affairs We are optimistic that conservation programs supported by NACD will receive strong investments going into FY2020, thanks to the strong advocacy by NACD’s members across the country at both the grassroots level and during NACD’s annual Spring Fly-in. — Coleman […]
OUR AMAZING GRASSLANDS Charlie and Tanya Totton Chamberlain, SD “I felt like I got a lot of good out of the South Dakota Grazing School. When they asked me to have it on the place, I couldn’t say no.” — Charlie Totton 2019 Grassland Stewardship Communications Project Partners: The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, South Dakota State […]
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY? Conservation Clips is a collection of articles distributed by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) that provides members and partners with the latest news in what’s driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD policy and are the opinions of their authors, unless otherwise […]
PROFILES IN SOIL HEALTH Daniel, Andrew, and Ken Snyder Piedmont, SD “All the different bugs of the soil that are taking it apart, that are disassembling a complex item that the cow put on the ground, and they’re taking that back into the soil for the benefit of everything else that’s growing to make the […]
OUR AMAZING GRASSLANDS Bob and John Rittberger, Hermosa, SD “Take care of the land or it won’t take care of you” — Bob Rittberger 2019 Grassland Stewardship Communications Project Partners: The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, South Dakota State University, Audubon Dakota, Ducks Unlimited, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, SD Game, Fish and Parks, SD Soil […]
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