The United Nations has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils, and it’s high time that we all show the soil a little love. Soil isn’t just for farmers; the … Read more
Lara Bryant’s Archive
Learn how cover crops can help fight algae blooms
Around the world, millions of people do not have access to clean drinking water. In the Eastern half of the US, however, most people have become accustomed to having unlimited … Read more
New Farm Bill Program Helps Habitat from Sea to Shining Sea
For your Fourth of July celebration, are you planning to get outdoors, and enjoy picnics, fireworks, and maybe some good music? Music was always a big part of the Fourth … Read more
Meet the Cover Crop Champions
Last year NWF began a new program for cover crop expert farmers and agricultural professionals, called the “Cover Crop Champions.” The champions receive small grants to pay the cost of … Read more
Can Corn Stover Really be a Sustainable Biofuel Source?
What are the best ways to help us replace our reliance on fossil fuels without causing unsustainable damage to land, climate, water, or wildlife? The question remains unanswered because almost … Read more
Victory! The New Farm Bill is a Major Win for Wildlife
Today, the farm bill passed the Senate by a vote of 68-32, its final major hurdle to becoming law for next five years. The White House reports that President Obama will … Read more
5 Ways the New Farm Bill is Good for Wildlife
The 2014 Farm Bill is closer than ever to becoming law; yesterday, House and Senate Agriculture committee leaders agreed on a final version of the farm bill that is a … Read more
Will Congress be Naughty or Nice to Grassland Wildlife?
After two long years of trying to pass a new Farm Bill—a giant, 5 year piece of legislation that funds everything from food stamps to agriculture subsidies to conservation programs—members … Read more
Last Call: Who Wants a Farm Bill that Works for Wildlife?
Sisyphus was a king from Greek mythology who was punished by the gods by being forced eternally to push a massive boulder up a hill; each time, as the boulder … Read more
What do Cover Crops have to do with Wildlife?
National Wildlife Federation has been working hard for the past few years to overcome barriers and support champions of cover crop adoption. In fact, we just released two new reports … Read more