Agricultural News

FDCE Spearheads Sustainable Heating Initiative with Switchgrass: Partnering for Progress

In a landmark collaboration, FDCE joins forces with a Virginia hospital to revolutionize heating practices through the innovative use of switchgrass. The story begins in 2017 when Piedmont Geriatric Hospital, faced with volatile fuel oil prices and fluctuating supplies of sawdust, sought a more sustainable alternative for heating and hot water. Led by Charlie and […]

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USDA Introduces New Bobwhite Conservation Pilot and Opens General CRP Signup

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled two significant conservation initiatives aimed at promoting wildlife habitat preservation and environmental stewardship. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie, announced the launch of the Working Lands for Wildlife’s Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project and provided details about the upcoming

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FDCE Proudly Supports Restoration Bioproducts in Bringing Biochar Innovation to the Southeastern U.S.

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize agriculture and combat climate change, Restoration Bioproducts is leading the charge with its flagship project, the Waverly Project, in Virginia. FDCE, the majority owner of Restoration Bioproducts, proudly supports this initiative, contributing to the mission of integrating biochar into the southeastern U.S. and empowering local farmers to enhance soil

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USDA to Reopen Signup for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program

In a move toward bolstering conservation efforts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reopened the signup window for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) starting January 12, 2024. This initiative, managed by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), presents a valuable opportunity for agricultural producers and landowners to engage in conservation activities while receiving

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Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Latest Agricultural News in Conservation and Bioenergy

In recent years, the agricultural landscape has witnessed a transformative shift driven by technological advancements, environmental consciousness, and the pressing need for sustainable practices. From cutting-edge innovations to groundbreaking research, these trends are shaping the future of farming and paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient agricultural sector. Some of the latest practices

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Agrivoltaics

3 factors to keep in mind when considering Agrivoltaics

Put simply, Agrivoltaics is the practice of combining agriculture with solar energy production. Or in other words Agrivoltaics is the co-location of solar panels and some sort of agricultural practice beneath or sometimes between rows of the panels. It has gained widespread attention and is becoming very popular, especially in more rural areas for its potential benefits, but there are also several factors to think about.

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How Solar Vegetation Can Revitalize Rural Communities and Agriculture - Sheep-Friendly Solar Vegetation Plantings 

How Solar Vegetation Can Revitalize Rural Communities and Agriculture – Sheep-Friendly Solar Vegetation Plantings

The marriage of renewable energy production and agricultural practices, known as agrivoltaics, has introduced yet another groundbreaking concept – sheep-friendly solar vegetation plantings. This approach involves integrating solar panels with carefully selected vegetation that is conducive to grazing by sheep. This strategy not only optimizes land use but also offers a range of benefits for

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Wetland Conservation

More than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges from the U.S. Department of the Interior

This year the US Department of the Interior has granted over $50 million for conservation projects and wildlife refuges, which will be matched by partners and amounts to over $146 million. This will help either conserve or restore over 240 thousand acres (about the area of San Antonio, Texas!) of wetland and upland.

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What is the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program

What is the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program?

Developed by the USDA as a part of CRP, the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program is a federally funded initiative designed to preserve grasslands across the country. Specifically, the program was established to ensure that environmentally sensitive grassland, or other land of significant value, is conserved rather than farmed.   In 2022, over 3.1 million acres of

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CRP Land Wildflowers

CRP Signup Starts Feb. 27th – April 7th 2023

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced recently that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023. What is the CRP? The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps agricultural producers

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