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Jewels of the Night: Conservation of Fireflies in the U.S. and Canada
October 22nd, 2019 2:00 PM
Join us for a captivating webinar on firefly conservation featuring Candace Fallon of the Xerces Society. Learn about firefly biology, threats to their survival, and how you can help protect these iconic beetles through habitat management and conservation strategies.
Dry Farming Organic Vegetables
October 17th, 2019 3:00 PM
Participate in this webinar to learn about techniques employed to produce organic vegetables with little or no irrigation. Producers are facing increased challenges from weather variability and often reduced water availability during growing seasons. Join this webinar to understand drought mitigation...
Benefits of Using Satellite Imagery for Making Better Crop Management Decisions
October 16th, 2019 2:00 PM
Participate to understand the importance of using different types of satellite imagery to make agronomic management decisions along with an analysis of the economics of precision conservation. This webinar illustrates how satellite imagery can be acquired, analyzed and combined with other information...
Applications for Internet of Things (IoT) for Improved Agricultural Operational Efficiency
October 2nd, 2019 2:00 PM
Join to learn about the application for Internet of Things (IoT) for improved ag efficiency and applications to water and nutrient management. The IoT (Internet of Things) is the network of interconnected things/devices embedded with sensors, software (intelligent), network connectivity and necessary...
Conservation Innovation Grants Program - Water Management
September 26th, 2019 1:00 PM
Join to learn about the highlights of innovations in water management from Conservation Innovation Grantees. Since 2004, Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) has supported the development of innovative approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. In this webinar, learn from four different...
Introducing a One-Stop Resource for Wind Erosion, Air Quality, and Dust Mitigation
September 20th, 2019 12:00 PM
Participants will learn about a new one-stop resource for air quality, dust mitigation, wind erosion and available resources to support on-the-ground conservation. An introduction to the newly published Dust Mitigation Handbook – a collaborative project between the USDA Southern Plains and Southwest...
Cover Crops: Watching Grass Grow
September 11th, 2019 2:00 PM
The webinar “Cover Crops: Watching Grass Grow” features PhD researcher Alyssa DeVincentis, who explored the economic, environmental, and policy dimensions of cover cropping in California’s high-value agricultural systems. Drawing on field data, grower interviews, and economic modeling, she explained...
Soil Health Pays
July 16th, 2019 2:00 PM
What does resilience really mean on today’s farms? In this insightful webinar, long-time Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks walks us through a decades-long journey of change—from conventional tillage to a full embrace of conservation practices. Starting with an unplanned experiment in no-till soybeans...
Sustainable Farming in Extreme Conditions (Stiefvater 2/3)
July 9th, 2019 12:00 AM
Even if a farmer does everything right, Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate. When we farm conventionally, these extreme weather conditions can often lead to a complete crop failure. But when we incorporate soil health principles, we start to conserve available nutrients and water and protect our...
Why Make a Change to Soil Health (Stiefvater 1/3)
June 17th, 2019 12:00 AM
Kurt Stiefvater has been farming in Salem, South Dakota for 35 years. He's been declared a leader and visionary by the Farm Credit Services of America who included him in their 100 Fresh Perspectives in Agriculture. We sat down with Kurt and his wife Kathy to hear their story, how they manage their...
Biochar Formulation as a Soil Amendment in the Agricultural, Forestry, and Environmental Sectors
June 12th, 2019 2:00 PM
Join this webinar to learn methods of biochar creation, surface characterization procedures, and benefits of using biochars to solve problems in the agriculture, forestry, industry and the environment. Participate to learn about the history of biochar usage, current production methods, and its...
Conservation Innovation Grants (Classic)
June 11th, 2019 12:00 PM
Participants will learn about an opportunity included in the 2018 Farm Bill that provides eligible entities with funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development...
Conservation Innovation Grants - On Farm Trials
May 29th, 2019 3:00 PM
Participants will join to learn about a new opportunity included in the 2018 Farm Bill that provides eligible entities an opportunity to apply, to collaborate with NRCS, to implement innovative on-farm conservation activities, and then evaluate their impact. On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials...
ReCarbonizing Row Crop Ag Lands Evidence based mgmt. strategies to increase soil carbon and promote financial resilience for farmers
May 28th, 2019 2:00 PM
This webinar, led by Justin Mount, explores tools and strategies to help farmers engage with USDA Climate Hubs, focusing on the services they offer. It also covers rainfall variability, the Soil Conditioning Index, and how to use the Integrated Erosion Tool (IET) to model farming systems and promote...
Extended Roations, Cover Crops, & a Change in Perspective (Dagel 4/4)
May 9th, 2019 12:00 AM
"We've sparked a lot of curiosity. People are interested in what we're doing [and] when I'm working with land owners I just tell them what they're gaining for their land. It's going to be in a better condition based on extended rotations and cover crops." Check out the final video in our four-part series...
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi - Implications for Management and Conservation Planning
May 7th, 2019 2:00 PM
Participants will join this webinar is to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the soil ecosystem, and what management practices will result in healthier soil and ecosystems leading to a well-functioning microbial community in the soil. A discussion of arbuscular...
Aligning Soil and Human Health
April 9th, 2019 2:00 PM
Participants will join to learn how the four “C”s that connect soil and human health--Climate, Critters, Cuisine and Community--and identify farm-level practices that promote health for humans and the environment. Soil management practices can positively or negatively impact human health. In...
Capitalizing on Soil Health Benefits: A California Farmers Perspective
March 12th, 2019 2:00 PM
The webinar "Capitalizing on Soil Health Benefits: A California Farmer's Perspective" features Scott Park, a first-generation farmer, discussing his transition to soil health-driven farming California's Sacramento Valley. He shares his holistic approach, emphasizing cover cropping, minimal tillage,...
Equipment for Mechanical Cultivation
March 5th, 2019 3:00 PM
Join this webinar to learn about equipment and techniques for precision mechanical weed control. Weed management is often cited as the top production challenge in organic systems, and organic growers primarily manage weeds with soil disturbance. This method of weed control can be counterproductive...
Mapping Cross-Scale Transitions in Rangelands
February 26th, 2019 2:00 PM
Join experts from the University of Nebraska and the University of Montana as they showcase groundbreaking technology for monitoring rangeland transitions. Learn how the Rangeland Analysis Platform is transforming resilience planning, helping land managers and conservationists address wildfire, woody...
 

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