Project Search
Since its inception in 2004, CIG has funded hundreds of projects, boosting natural resource conservation while helping producers improve the health of their operations for the future. Use this tool to search for CIG projects based on any of the criteria listed below.
CIG projects from 2004-2009 may be missing information in the following categories: Resource Concern (specific), Conservation Practice, Production/Use.
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Oregon State University
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OR
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2018
Oregon State University's (OSU) OregonFlora program will determine and demonstrate best practices for selecting and integrating native plant species into grazing lands managed by OSU. They will track the viability of native plant species in various grazing conditions to identify species compatible with livestock production. Benefits of native plants include improved soil health and hydrology, as well as an extended grazing season.
The Curators of the University of Missouri
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MO
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2018
This project aims to better understand the environmental and economic impacts of a farm management system, which integrates three conservation practices including: cover crops, riparian buffers, and crop rotation with biochar. Specifically, we aim to: (1)Examine the improvements of soil health including nutrients (N and P) under cover crop practice(2) Demonstrate soil and productivity benefits of application of biochar, (3) Explore theenvironmental benefits of adopting a production system focused on water quality by adoption of riparian buffers, cover crops, and use of biochar, (4) Evaluate the economic profitability of adopting the farm management system, and (5) Promote the adoption of these conservation practices.
The Curators of the University of Missouri
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MO
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2018
The overall objective of project is to determine the optimum cover crop termination date as it affects soil health factors and corn and soybean grain yield. This will be accomplished by monitoring soil health factors throughout the growing season as they are influenced by cover crop species and termination date. The effects of cover crop species (cereal crop, legume, and mix) and termination time over three years will be determined and the additive effects of these management choices on soil health changes during the growing season will be correlated to grain yield. Additionally, whether soil microbial communities are enhanced when grain crops are planted directly into the living cover crop 'green' will be monitored and if this affects grain yield.
The Nature Conservancy
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ME
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2018
This project will develop a map-based web application that will help planners and managers prioritize dams and culverts for improved Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) and measure progress towards restoration of AOP goals.
United Farmers, Inc.
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SC
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2018
Thie project will provide education to increase establishment and subsequent management of the longleaf ecosystem located within the focus area of the Sandhills Longleaf Pine Conservation Partnership located in South Carolina.
University of Connecticut
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CT
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2018
The goal of this project is to develop, through a transparent, collaborative process, a comprehensive shellfish conservation, management and restoration plan that addresses barriers and recommendations for high priority projects and practices for Connecticut. The purpose is to overcome the existing barriers and facilitate permitting and investment in shellfish restoration. The project is innovative in that it will engage public and private sector stakeholders with diverse perspectives in a science-based process to facilitate shellfish restoration in the state.
University of Connecticut
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CT
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2018
Dairy farmers need to know rate of the increase in soil test phosphorus from applications of manure and fertilizer P on their fields because a cap on the amount of phosphorus based on a soil test phosphorus value will soon be implemented. Soil test phosphorus values are increasing on dairy farms and farmers need to know the rate of increase to enable short- and long-range economic planning. The most important deliverable will be an equation showing the rate of increase in STP from applications of manure and fertilizer P, which will inform the management of P in Connecticut.
University of Connecticut
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CT
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2018
Dairy farmers need to know the environmental critical concentration for P because a cap on the amount of phosphorus that can be applied to fields based on the environmental critical concentration for P will soon be implemented. Currently, research in Maine and New York show quite different environmental critical concentrations for P in their soils. A reliable critical concentration is needed for Connecticut soils. Farmers will have difficulty planning future expansions, which many will need to stay competitive, without clear guidelines about which fields can receive manure and which cannot.
Auburn University
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AL
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2017
To demonstrate on-farm technologies such as variable rate irrigation, sensor-based irrigation scheduling, and deficit irrigation as well as the use of climate forecasts to support water withdrawal. Increasing adoption of these practices is critical for boosting crop productivity, reducing water withdrawals and enhancing long-term profitability of producers in the Southeast.
Clemson University
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SC
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2017
To accelerate the adoption of agricultural producers using deep-rooted Cover Crops, an innovative approach that, when combined with minimum, or no-till production systems, can improve ground and surface water quality and make more water available for crop production. This approach is relevant to farms of all sizes, but may provide particular benefits to small-scale, limited resource operations.