Conservation - Kerr Center

Eastern Monarch Population Declines 26%

The eastern monarch population declined 26% from last year to 2.10 hectares, while scientists estimate that at least 6 hectares are needed to sustain the population.

Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released the latest version of its free Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

New Report Highlights Importance of Soil Biodiversity

A new report shines a spotlight on soil biodiversity, highlighting its importance for food production and ecosystem services.

Two Pesticides Approved for Use in U.S. Found to Harm Bees

Two insecticides approved for farm use in the U.S., one previously restricted, have been found to harm bees and other beneficial insects.

Oklahoma in Top 10 Nationwide for CRP Grasslands Acreage

Oklahoma ranks 9th in the nation for acres in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signups, according to USDA data shared by NSAC.

Smithsonian’s Water/Ways Exhibit in Museums Around Oklahoma

The Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibition is traveling from museum to museum around Oklahoma from now through April 2020.

Agroforestry Infographics

The Savanna Institute recently released a new series of free infographics explaining concepts in agroforestry: alley cropping, forest farming, riparian buffers, silvopasture, and windbreaks.

U.S. Croplands Now 50 Times More Toxic to Honeybees

Thanks to a shift to neonics over the last quarter century, U.S. croplands are now 50 times more toxic to honeybees, even with less pesticides applied.

Pollinator Resource Guides Updated

How recently have you checked out the Kerr Center’s pollinator resource guides? We’ve just added several new titles to the list!

President’s Note: Book Review: The Sunflower Family

David Redhage offers this book review of The Sunflower Family, a new ID guide from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT).