Working Lands

Growing Bird-Friendly Grasslands
March 26, 2026 — The Farm Bill helped ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Conservation Ranching program take flight. Now it’s helping it soar.
Conservation Ranching
A meadowlark sings, perched on a thin branch in a field.
On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners advocate for a new Farm Bill as part of the Migratory Bird Joint Venture fly-in
Conservation Ranching
With a Bird’s Eye View to Grasslands, Tucker Lutter Joins ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ as Iowa Conservation Manager
March 10, 2026 — Native Iowan to grow ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Conservation Ranching program for grasslands in his home state
UMR Conservation Ranching News
Newly ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified, Nantz Land & Cattle Helping Grassland Birds Gain Ground in Texas
February 05, 2026 — Cattle catalyze bird-friendly grasslands at Rolling Plains region ranch
Conservation Ranching
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a leafy green branch.
National Bird Day: A New Year’s Flight Path for Birds and People
January 05, 2026 — Following notable successes for birds at the national, state and international levels in 2025, 2026 offers more opportunity
Policy & Advocacy
Working Lands Wins: Extension Sets Stage for Farm Bill Debate in 2026
November 17, 2025 — One-year Farm Bill extension keeps key conservation programs running, ensuring working lands continue working for birds
News
Looking Ahead: Advancing Habitat and Climate Progress After the Budget Bill
August 01, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ maintains its unyielding commitment to supporting federal policy that benefits birds, people and the places they call home
Policy & Advocacy
Congress’ Budget Bill Presents Setbacks for Habitat Conservation and Climate, While Preserving Agricultural Funding, Dropping Public Lands Sales
August 01, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ assesses how the newly passed budget reconciliation bill affects birds and communities
Policy & Advocacy
Maier’s Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Farm Recognized as First ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified Bird-Friendly Habitat in Minnesota
July 23, 2025 — Cattle are the key for creating grassland bird habitat at central Minnesota farm
Conservation Ranching
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Ranch Network Earns ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 22, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Certified Bird-Friendly Lands boast grazing practices that benefit birds
Conservation Ranching