Today marks the official opening of a national pilot program that will compensate farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices on their land. Producers have 30 days to apply for enrollment in the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture program. If accepted, they will earn 0 an acre or animal unit to adopt or maintain practices that curb greenhouse gas emissions. North Dakota is one of just four states participating in the pilot project, funded through a three-year -million USDA grant. Participation is limited to seven soil conservation districts in the state with an objective of enrolling 450 producers who are...

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