Number: RL33556
Title: Soil and Water Conservation: An Overview
Authors: Tadlock Cowan and Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Soil and water conservation topics are prominent in discussions of policy options for the next farm bill, which the 110th Congress is considering. Major conservation topics include where to set overall funding levels and levels for each program; what should be the priorities for the conservation effort; and deciding whether any existing programs or activities should be modified or eliminated and whether new programs or activities should be added to the effort. Addressing these topics often pits supporters of commodity programs and the traditional farm program benefits against those who would like to see an expanded conservation effort.
Pages: 27
Date: May 6, 2008