Agreement Number
NR217442XXXXG001
Awardee Name
Texas A M Agrilife Research
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Grazing Cover Crop Strategies to Improve Soil Function in Contrasting Environments
Awardee State/Territory
Texas
Involved States/territories
Texas
Award Year
2021
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$200,000.00
Production/Use
Cover Crops
Farmland Agricultural
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Soil Health
Plant productivity and health
Conservation Practice(s)
Cover Crop
Prescribed Grazing
Project Background
The purpose of CIG agreement is to fund the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. This project will focus on Cover Crop Code 340 and potential grazing management strategies for cover crops that will enhance soil health. Agency Priority - Deliver high-quality science and technology for private lands conservation. Secretary's Priority - Strengthen the stewardship of private lands through technology and research. Through the development and field testing, on-farm research and demonstration, evaluation, or implementation of approaches to incentivize conservation adoption, including market-based and conservation finance approaches, and Conservation technologies, practices, and systems.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No