HomePublicationsCSA NewsIssuesCSA News: Volume 70, Issue 12 ASA, CSSA, SSSA urge USDA to support conservation, forestry programs November 28, 2025 Illustration courtesy of Adobe Stock/Jonmart. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA joined 29 other stakeholder groups on a letter to USDA led by the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). The letter to Secretary Rollins requested USDA move forward with funding awards and announcements for key NRCS and Forest Service programs.ASA, CSSA, and SSSA joined 29 other stakeholder groups on a letter to USDA led by the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA). The letter to Secretary Rollins requested USDA move forward with funding awards and announcements for key NRCS and Forest Service programs, including:Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Program awardsWood Innovation Grants (WIG) awardsRegional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funding announcementThe new regenerative agriculture pilot program funding announcementThese programs reflect the USDA's focus on empowering producers to lead the way in conserving natural resources while keeping American agriculture strong and competitive. Read the letter More science policy Back to current issue Text © . The authors. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Except where otherwise noted, images are subject to copyright. Any reuse without express permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.Share this:Send Message Related articles Solving the irrigation puzzle in the Pacific Northwest July 17, 2026 Understanding the foundations of fertilizer recommendations July 17, 2026 Video: Food, fiber, and fuel July 16, 2026 Recent articles Understanding the foundations of fertilizer recommendations July 17, 2026 Video: Food, fiber, and fuel July 16, 2026 Fluctuating water levels accelerate cleanup at petroleum-contaminated sites July 15, 2026