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Minnesota is leader in use of Conservation Stewardship Program

LEWISTON, Minn. — Minnesota’s farmers and conservationists owe themselves a big collective pat on the back. It turns out the Gopher State is a national leader in its utilization of one of the most innovative federal conservation farm initiatives out there: the Conservation Stewardship Program.

By Adam Warthesen , August 10, 2010

Targeted conservation efforts help clean up state’s namesake waterway

Targeted conservation efforts help clean up state’s namesake waterway OLIVIA — A couple of years ago, a group of paddlers made their way down the Minnesota River as the creeks and tributaries churned and gushed with chocolate-colored waters heavy with the soil washed from upstream fields by a spring rain.

By Tom Cherveny , July 31, 2010

Renville County commissioners extend contract until year’s end for feedlot rules

OLIVIA — Renville County will continue to contract with its Soil, Water and Conservation District office for feedlot enforcement services for the remaining six months of the year.

By Tom Cherveny , July 28, 2010

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Obama administration holds meetings on ‘Great Outdoors’

Obama administration holds meetings on ‘Great Outdoors’ OVANDO, Mont. — On the edges of a vast landscape that measures in the millions of acres and stretches north through a wilderness area and a scenic national park, ranchers and environmentalists have been able to agree on a lot lately.

By Matt Gouras , June 02, 2010

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Sign-up deadline nears for conservation program

Douglas County land-owners still have time to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office, but the deadline for getting signed up for the second CSP ranking period is quickly approaching.

June 02, 2010

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CSP interest brisk as June 11 date set

FARGO, N.D. — Farmers who want to get in on the latest “batching” period for the Conservation Stewardship Program need to get it done by June 11.

By Mikkel Pates , May 17, 2010

Sculpting the landscape with energy crops

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The energy crop fields of the future could render an aesthetic similar to the old Midwestern prairie, with a variety of grasses dotting the lowlands, hills and ridges.

April 27, 2010

Cooperation needed for conservation

WASHINGTON — An Illinois farmer at President Obama’s White House Conference on the Great Outdoors on April 16 suggested that farmers who get money from the government for conservation purposes should be given incentives to invite nonfarmers, especially children, onto that land.

By Jerry Hagstrom , April 26, 2010

Minnesota farmers talk about conservation efforts

Jim Knips of rural Lismore marks his 30th year on the Nobles County Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors next year, but perhaps what is more impressive is that his family’s history on the board dates back to its inaugural year in 1955.

By Julie Buntjer , April 26, 2010

New ideas aim to get ‘highest amount of benefits’ from CRP

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — From a tractor seat this spring, Gordon Heber knows what he’ll witness as winter releases its grip on the 1,200 acres of farmland and prairie he owns in Douglas County: a burst of wildlife that includes pheasants, fawns and ducks.

By Thom Gabrukiewicz , March 22, 2010

Leroy and Debby Buse honored for conservation work

Leroy and Debby Buse honored for conservation work The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) board of supervisors recently selected Leroy and Debby Buse of Brandon as the 2009 Outstanding Conservationists for Douglas County.

October 28, 2009

Forum will examine sustainable agriculture practices

The Douglas County Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) will sponsor an open forum on Sustainable Agriculture Practices on Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m. at the Alexandria Technical College.

May 31, 2009

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Turn your grass into renewable power

The Working Lands Initiative is a partnership between public agencies and private landowners to increase wildlife populations on working farms in Minnesota.

May 07, 2009

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Study: Grazing threatens wildlife habitat in West

Conservationists say livestock grazing poses a threat to a wide variety of fish and other wildlife across more than three-fourths of their dwindling habitats on federal land in the West. Using satellite mapping and federal records, WildEarth Guardians began a study last year matching wildlife habitat and U.S. grazing allotments across more than 260 million acres of federal land in the West.

By Scott Sonner , May 01, 2009

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Comments taken on Murray Co. swine herd expansion

MARSHALL — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposed swine facility expansion about two miles southwest of Lake Sarah in Section 29 of Lake Sarah Township, Murray County.

March 31, 2009

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