Tag Archives: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

USDA NASS Releases Finer Field Resolution of Cropland Data Layer

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One fun announcement from last week’s, USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum was the release of a finer resolution of field boundaries in the continental United States.  The United States with the exception of Hawaii is available at a 10-meter resolution.  This … Continue reading →

Hidden Benefits of Declining Hog Pastures

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The United States is losing farmland but productivity and output continue to increase.  Last week, the loss of 11 million acres of pastureland to cropland was explored.  That blog also examined the over emphasized claims on cattle as an environmental … Continue reading →