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The Goals of the Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

March 20, 2023 March 20, 2023 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, Soil, Wildlife Conservation

In 2022, Illinois reinstated the statewide Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) as a division of the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Along with the general conservation and restoration goals of CRP, CREP focuses on specific goals for each state. Upon its return, the Illinois CREP released a number of guidelines and requirements for landowners interested …

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Biochar’s Impact on Climate Change

March 2, 2023 March 2, 2023 / Bioenergy, Environmental Conservation, Soil

In the bioenergy sector, biochar is quickly becoming recognized for its promising impact on climate change. As a type of carbon-rich charcoal, biochar is produced through a process called pyrolysis, where organic matter is heated without the use of oxygen. Typically used as a soil amendment to increase the health and fertility of the soil, …

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

February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023 / Agricultural News, CRP, Environmental Conservation

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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How Much Land Does Solar Energy Use?

February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023 / Bioenergy, Solar Energy

As solar energy development increases across the US, some farmers are concerned about the amount of land being utilized. While solar energy is a promising source of renewable energy, it does take a portion of land to produce. In the Midwest especially, landowners are growing uneasy about the idea of solar farms taking over or …

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The Agricultural Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023 / Agricultural News, CRP

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues into 2023, the effects on the agricultural industry are daunting. Along with the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, the global economy and food supply have taken a major hit. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most significant agricultural consequences, as well as ways …

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What biomass feedstocks are used to make biochar?

What Feedstocks are Used to Make Biochar?

January 4, 2023 January 4, 2023 / Bioenergy

To produce biochar, there are certain feedstocks that are preferred over others. As an amendment to soil, biochar can benefit your land in myriad ways, from increased soil fertility to carbon sequestration. Usually produced through a heating process called pyrolysis, biochar is a complex structure with a network of pores that retain plenty of nutrients, …

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The Benefits of Biochar

December 15, 2022 December 16, 2022 / Bioenergy, CRP, Environmental Conservation, Soil

When added to soil, biochar can bring numerous benefits to your land. An organically produced amendment, biochar has been used for thousands of years to enhance soil and generate better crop yields. Its unique, porous texture provides abundant opportunities for enriching vulnerable soil and keeping it healthy over the long term. Today, as farmers look …

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How Do Conservation Buffers Benefit CRP Land

How Do Conservation Buffers Benefit Your Land?

December 2, 2022 December 2, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation

When you enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), there is a long list of conservation practices, or CPs, that you can put into action to improve the condition of your land. One of the most common CPs is known as a conservation buffer. Conservation buffers, also called buffer strips, can not only enhance your …

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What’s the Difference Between CRP and CREP?

November 17, 2022 November 17, 2022 / CRP

Considering signing up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)? You may notice there are other initiatives, like CREP or CCRP, that are also open for enrollment. These offshoots of the main CRP program typically focus on more specialized conservation goals. CREP, or the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, is an offshoot of CRP that takes a …

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How Does Biochar Increase Soil Fertility?

November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 / Bioenergy, Soil

In the battle to combat climate change, farmers and governments are turning to alternative energy sources like biochar to help. A product of biomass heated through a process called pyrolysis, biochar is an organic charcoal that not only benefits the environment but improves your soil as well. Due to its impressive ability to sequester carbon …

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