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Iowa couple restore 40 acres choked with invasive plants; rare habitats draw sandhill cranes

John and Sheri Paule stumbled upon unique native ecosystems obscured by invasive species in Iowa. Partnering with conservation experts, they initiated a wetlands restoration project aimed at enhancing ecological function and managing vegetation over 300 acres. Their dedication has led to notable increases in wildlife sightings, including sandhill cranes and…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Louisiana landowner turns 300 flood-prone acres into a wildlife corridor

A Louisiana landowner planned to raise cattle and grow soybeans on his property. However, repeated flooding from the Boeuf River made farming difficult. Michael Liles, who runs the land-development business 5L Land Development, turned to wetland restoration with help from the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).…

The Times of India · Oct 14

USDA REAP Grants For Farm Energy: Dairy farm slashes power bill; surplus solar earns utility credits

In an impressive move towards sustainability, Pennsylvania dairy farmer Richard Perkoski dramatically lowered his electricity bills by integrating solar panels into his operations. Funded by a USDA grant from the Rural Energy for America Program, this initiative encourages farmers to adopt renewable energy solutions. With the savings, Perkoski plans to…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Rural communities want to tap federal funding. But it's hard to know where to start

The USDA has hired people to help small communities tap the complex web of programs for money they need to address big problems. But that help is only available in select areas.

WEKU · Mar 8, 2023

The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel

Several major airlines have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury to fight climate change. It’s an ambitious goal that will require an enormous ramp-up in sustainable aviation fuels, but that alone won’t be enough, our latest research shows.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2023

Texas’ worst drought in a decade could rival 2011′s economic losses

Texas is experiencing its worst drought since 2011, with a blistering summer and prolonged dry conditions expected to deal a similar blow to the state’s economy, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office.

Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022

Bird flu has killed thousands of Florida’s wild birds this year. Is it here to stay?

TAMPA, Fla. — It was the morning of Jan. 22 when the fears of Florida wildlife biologists became reality.

Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022

Meet Jefferson Braga, tech manager from 9-to-5 and urban farmer the rest of his day

Jefferson Braga works 9-to-5 as a Microsoft customer success manager, but the rest of his day is dedicated to the massive urban farm in his Irving, Texas, backyard.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

Republican Brad Finstad leads Democrat Jeff Ettinger for southern Minnesota congressional seat

MINNEAPOLIS — Republican Brad Finstad jumped to an early lead over Democrat Jeff Ettinger Tuesday in the special election race to fill the vacant congressional seat in southern Minnesota.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022

A water strategy for the parched West: Have cities pay farmers to install more efficient irrigation systems

“Are you going to run out of water?” is the first question people ask when they find out I’m from Arizona. The answer is that some people already have, others soon may and it’s going to get much worse without dramatic changes.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022