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05/27/2019
Blog
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Cropland to Pasture: Banking Organic Matter in the Soil

A new study has documented yet again how transitioning old fields to rotationally grazed pastures can boost soil organic matter – with a surprising twist.

03/20/2017
Blog
Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture

Texas Research Explores Spinach Varieties for Organic Production

Researchers at Texas A&M are screening various spinach varieties to identify those with both improved nitrogen-use efficiency and disease resistance, as a first step toward developing cultivars adapted to production in Texas.

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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Accepting Applications

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide direct relief to producers who faced price declines and marketing costs due to COVID-19.

SBA Now Accepting Disaster Loan Applications Again – For Farmers Only!

The SBA is now again accepting new applications from agricultural businesses only for its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

Farmers Now Eligible for SBA Emergency Funding

Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency funding is now available to farmers in the form of forgivable loans (grants) through two separate programs.

NRCS Assistance for Monarch Habitat

Deadlines are quickly approaching for a USDA-NRCS program that can help Oklahoma farmers and ranchers manage their property for monarch butterfly habitat.

COVID-19 Resources for Farmers and Ranchers

Here are links to collections of resources to help farmers and ranchers navigate the new challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.