The Senate passed a 2013 Farm Bill that would stop this unbridled wetland drainage, but the House just refused to follow suit. Call your representatives and insist on wetland conservation … Read more
Farm Bill
Spending Time on a Farm Made Me a Conservationist
Did time on a farm inspire you to care about wildlife and natural places? Check out these farm memories from National Wildlife Federation staff and volunteers, and then share your stories. Read more
Weekly News Roundup- June 14, 2013
NWF’s Be Out There Movement Announces Partnership with FamilyFun Magazine June 13– National Wildlife Federation, whose mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future, is pleased … Read more
Senate Farm Bill Protects Soil, Water, Wildlife
“Basic soil and wetland protection requirements were extended to apply to crop insurance premium subsidies.” The National Wildlife Federation commends Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member … Read more
Is One of Our Country’s Greatest Conservation Achievements at Risk?
If I asked a group of people what this country’s greatest conservation success in last 25 years was, I might expect to hear stories about the protection of national forests, … Read more
Drought, Fire and Freeze: Lawmakers Consider Impacts of Extreme Weather on Agriculture
The votes are in and the winner for Most Arresting Title for a Senate Committee Hearing goes to the Agriculture Committee for yesterday’s hearing, “Drought, Fire and Freeze: The Economics … Read more
Super Bowl Ad Sparks Interest in the Role of Farmers Today
Besides the rare opportunity to see the Ravens win, the Super Bowl is always worth watching because you never know what you’re going to see. For me the highlight of … Read more
Pintail Ducks’ Wetlands at Risk from Flawed Farm Bill
Wetlands in the prairie potholes habitats across Great Plains grasslands where Pintail Ducks, shovelers and American white pelicans breed are at risk from a flawed version of the Farm Bill … Read more
Three Things I’ve Learned from Converting to No Till and Cover Crops
As I wrap up year number two of converting my farmland to no till and cover crops, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect. No better time … Read more
Lessons of the Dust Bowl
“We were too selfish and we were trying to make money. It didn’t work out.” – Dust Bowl Survivor quoted in Ken Burns’s documentary, The Dust Bowl Wednesday night, I … Read more
