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Announcing Fox-Wolf’s Newest Program: Rooted & Resilient

Tim Burns — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:35:29 +0000

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is proud to announce the launch of Rooted & Resilient, a new conservation program supporting the organization’s Natural Resilience pillar through long-term and permanent conservation practices across the Fox-Wolf Basin. The program is supported by a new $4.3 million investment through Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) funded through [...]

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Soil Health Equipment Purchase Program

Tim Burns — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:31:57 +0000

Use the right tool for the job. When it comes to soil health practices, using the right tool for the right job leads to better results. The thing is, farm equipment isn't cheap. That's why Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is offering producers in the Fox-Wolf River Basin incentives to [...]

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Wetland Restoration | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:27 +0000

Wetland restoration | Practice Details Wetlands create habitat for wildlife, and improve water quality by slowing, storing, and filtering runoff and sediment and nutrients that come with it. USES: Wetland Scrapes, Flood Mitigation, or Wetland Habitat Restoration INCENTIVE TYPE: 100% Implementation Cost NRCS STANDARD: Wetland Restoration (657) [...]

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Water Control & Management | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:28 +0000

Water Control & management | Practice Details For some fields, too much water can be a real problem, causing gullies and soil erosion. There are a variety of conservation practices that can be used to help slow, guide, and filter runoff water, resulting in less erosion and fields that are more workable. USES: [...]

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Tree Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:12:59 +0000

Tree Plantings | Practice Details Trees & shrubs are a great solutions for dealing with soil erosion and providing wildlife habitat long-term. Their deep roots and thick canopies provide shelter and forage for wildlife, while also protect soil against wind and water erosion. This practice is commonly used in combination with other practices to [...]

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Soil Erosion Control | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:11:40 +0000

Soil Erosion Control | Practice Details Soil erosion can be a real problem on some fields. Whether from wind, rain, or snow, you could be loosing tons of sediment on every acre. That soil ends up in our waters and carries nutrients with it, which degrades water quality. There are many different practices that [...]

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Pasture Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:35 +0000

Pasture Plantings | Practice Details Grazing is becoming increasingly popular in the Basin. Whether a herd of dairy heifer or handful of beef cattle, rotational grazing can be great option. USES: Pasture Establishment INCENTIVE TYPE: Flat-rate, see below NRCS STANDARD: Pasture & Hay Planting (512) Incentive Rates [...]

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Native Plantings | Rooted & Resilient Practice Information

Tim Burns — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:08:45 +0000

Native Plantings | Practice Details Native plants are workhorses when it comes to water quality, wildlife habitat, and soil health. They help soil and filter runoff, keeping soil on the field and out of surface water while also providing forage for wildlife. USES: Prairie Plantings, Harvestable Buffers, Wildlife Habitat Plantings, Prairie & [...]

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Targeted Conservation: Alternative Management for Increased Profits

Tim Burns — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:50:02 +0000

Target Conservation: Alternative Management for Increased Profits By Johnny Behrendt, Pheasants Forever | Written for the Winter 2025 Basin Buzz A common deterrent to the incorporation of conservation in farm business planning is the idea that it comes at a cost: fewer acres means less profits. While this may be [...]

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Spring is Right Around the Corner. Is Your Farm Ready?

Tim Burns — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:44:26 +0000

Prepping for Spring: Cover Crop and No-Till Edition Written for the Spring '25 Basin Buzz by Eric Bertram with additions by Tim Burns As harvest wraps up and machinery is tucked away for the season, our thoughts turn toward the next cropping season. What challenges will the new growing season give [...]

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