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Paul Jasa Honored with No-Till Agriculture Award for 45 Years of Dedication to the Field

January 20, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

The University of Kentucky 2024 Shirley Philips No-Till award was presented to Paul Jasa, recognizing significant contributions to no-till agriculture spanning more than four decades.

USDA Seeking Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

February 4, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the USDA's largest conservation program.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to Offer Local, National Perspective on Conservation-Tillage Benefits

May 7, 2015 | Posted in Water Management

Bill Northey to present keynote dinner general session at the 2nd Annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Iowa City, Iowa on August 6.

Iowa Utility to Sue Over Nitrates

January 6, 2015 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Timothy Meinch, Des Moines Register

Des Moines Water Works will file a federal suit against three rural counties in northwest Iowa, an action that could trigger far-reaching effects on how states approach water quality regulation.

Ag Secretary: Reform Farm Subsidies, Keep Safety Net Strong

January 17, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Charles Abbott, Reuters

Congress should reform U.S. farm subsidies, and end a $5 billion a year "direct payment", as part of delivering an overdue overhaul of the farm program this year, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday.

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