Conservation Clips is a weekly collection of articles distributed by NACD that provides our members and partners with the latest news in what’s driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD policy and are the opinions of their authors, unless otherwise noted. If you have a relevant submission or need assistance accessing articles, please contact the NACD Communications Team.
NACD Blog: Did You Know? NACD Creates Education Resources for Districts
11/18/2025
Did you know that NACD creates a variety of educational resources available to all districts? Did you know that most of them are completely free to use? Chances are you’ve encountered some of these resources, as they are one of the most popular services we offer. However, you may not be aware of everything we create for you!
NACD Blog: Farmers and Private Landowners Join Forces to Conserve Endangered Species in Eastern Puerto Rico
By Wesley X Torres Pérez
11/18/2025
The Plain Pigeon and the Puerto Rican Rock Frog are two endangered species now receiving protection thanks to a conservation initiative involving farmers and private landowners. In a pioneering environmental conservation effort, farmers and private landowners in eastern Puerto Rico are partnering with the Eastern Soil and Water Conservation District to protect the habitat of two endangered species: the Plain Pigeon (Patagioenas inornata wetmorei) and the Puerto Rican Rock Frog (Eleutherodactylus cooki).
AgWeb: Another Temporary Fix: Stopgap Bill Includes Farm Bill Extension — Is This the New Normal for Ag Policy?
By Tyne Morgan
11/12/2025
A new stopgap spending bill to reopen the government also extends key Farm Bill programs for one year—covering the provisions left out of July’s budget package. While the Senate waits on the House to vote, it brings up what some economists think may be a new reality: the days of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill may be over, and a piecemeal approach could be the new norm in Washington.
Harvest Public Media: Congress extends critical Farm Bill for a third time. It’s a relief for farmers, but raises concerns
By Rachel Cramer
11/17/2025
The farm bill has been extended for another year as part of legislation re-opening the federal government. Responses from agricultural groups and policy experts have ranged from applause to subdued relief. With three years of extensions rather than a new five-year policy, some are concerned about the future of the farm bill and long-standing USDA programs.
Farm Progress: USDA to release second stage of disaster aid for farmers
By Joshua Baethge
11/17/2025
USDA announced Monday it will release additional aid for farmers impacted by disasters during crop years 2023 and 2024. The funding is the second stage of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program approved by Congress in December. It will partially compensate farmers who suffered crop, bush, vine and quality losses not covered by SDRP stage 1.
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Iowa Farm Bureau: Farmers expanding cover crop, no-till acres across the state
By Tom Block | Iowa | North Central Region
11/10/2025
Iowa farmers continue to make steady gains in utilizing conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops that improve water quality, according to the most recent report of conservation practice adoption levels in Iowa. Since 2017, the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council’s (INREC) Nutrient Reduction Survey has tracked on-farm conservation practices implemented by farmers across the state, providing one of the strongest datasets in the country, says Ben Gleason, INREC executive director.
Beef Magazine: Cropland grazing delivers economic, soil health gains
By Parker Witt | South Dakota | Northern Plains Region
11/14/2025
Cropland grazing, or ‘integrated crop-livestock systems’ (ICLS), is not a new concept in South Dakota. At its core, cropland grazing occurs whenever livestock graze on cropland acres, allowing the byproducts of one system to become inputs for another. The most common example is crop residue grazing after harvest. But cropland grazing can also strengthen operational resiliency when paired with precision grazing, interseeding forages, cover crops, and diversified rotations.
East Oregonian: Tiichám Conservation District receives $10K grant to boost foods program
By Phil Wright | Mission, OR | Pacific Region
11/17/2025
The Tiichám Conservation District recently announced it received a $10,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation to support its growing Second Foods Program, an initiative to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation community.
Vail Daily: Conservation Corner: A year of growth for the Eagle County Conservation District
By Allegra Waterman-Snow | Colorado | Southwest Region
11/17/2025
During the federal shutdown, people were surprised to find the Mason-Lake Conservation District up and running, continuing to provide local conservation work in the area, but with conservation districts being local government units, their efforts were able to continue. Dani McGarry, Executive Director for the Mason-Lake Conservation District, explained in a press release how clients were surprised to see them still working during the shutdown.
News Break: Horticulture students plant trees at Wilkes-Barre CTC
By Mary Therese Biebel | Pennsylvania | Northeast Region
11/19/2025
Watershed specialist John Levitsky from the Luzerne Conservation District was one of several adults who attended the tree planting to help and offer advice. “In the heat of summer, people congregate their cars by a tree for shade, so the inside of their car won’t be 140 degrees when they come back to it,” he said, pointing out one of the advantages of planting trees in a parking area.