Prairie

Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Prairies are important ecosystems that are slowly fading from the American landscape. Prairies are level or rolling grasslands composed of perennial grasses, with many species of flowering plants of the pea and composite families. Prairies provide native habitat for birds, pollinators, insects and other wildlife. They are drought tolerant, hold soils in place, and absorb water. A recent bill, The American Prairie Conservation Act of 2017, protects prairie land nationally through a provision known as “Sodsaver.” The American Prairies Conservation Act will preserve grasslands by limiting crop insurance premium subsidies on newly broken native sod. It also directs USDA to collect data and report on grassland loss across the country.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

EQIP 2017 Grazing Practices

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Pertinent Declining Wildlife Habitat Practices

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Natural Resource Enterprises

Native Grass

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approximately 37,000 dedicated Civilians and Soldiers delivering engineering services to customers in more than 90 countries worldwide.

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Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Conservation Reserve Program

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

Best Management Practices

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