Conservation News items for national

Welcome to the Conservation Newsroom!

The Newsroom is your source for the most recent land conservation new articles, updates on state and federal conservation programs, and upcoming events and workshops.

Federal and State Program Updates

Work On New Farm Bill May Last Into 2018
U.S. House and Senate lawmakers are still months away from passing a new Farm Bill. The legislation, which governs an array of federal agricultural and food programs, is set to expire in 2018.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/Work-On-New-Farm-Bill-May-Last-Into-2018/4246/

USDA Announces $17 Million to Support America's Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Aims to Develop a Strong, Diverse Next Generation of American Farmers; Supports Efforts to Bring Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs into Farming and Ranching.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/USDA-Announces-17-Million-to-Support-Americas-Beginning-Farmers-and-Ranchers/4192/

USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
Local coalitions can now apply for funding to improve soil health, preserve clean water, combat drought, and protect wildlife habitat.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/USDA-Announces-235-Million-Available-for-Innovative-New-Conservation-Partnerships/4173/

The USDA Released Agricultural Projections to 2022
The USDA has provided longrun projections for the farm sector for the next 10 years.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/The-USDA-Released-Agricultural-Projections-to-2022/3394/

Land Conservation News

Sage grouse avoids endangered listing
Wildlife officials announced Tuesday that the greater sage grouse does not need protection as an endangered species.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/Sage-grouse-avoids-endangered-listing/4190/

Colorado Seeks Federal Approval Of Sage Grouse Plan
Colorado is asking the federal government to approve a key part of the state's effort to protect the greater sage grouse, a "habitat exchange" that would let oil companies and others offset damage to the bird's habitat by financing improvements elsewhere.

https://www.landcan.org/newsroom/Colorado-Seeks-Federal-Approval-Of-Sage-Grouse-Plan/4191/

Click a state for national and state specific information and updates on land and energy conservation topics.

Conservation Newsroom

Tweets by YourLandCAN Tweets by @PrivateLandNet