…and what type of assistance is available from NRCS Service Centers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
…and years.” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals through July 2. NRCS is simplifying RCPP processes and implementation, with an online portal and webinars to provide…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…Easement Program (ACEP), aim to conserve wetlands, grasslands, and prime farmlands, supporting climate-smart agriculture and forestry initiatives. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) prioritized land that reduces, captures, avoids,…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…LLC., Richard Matoian explained they have been having success with new incentive programs from USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). “We actually participated in the compost program and put that…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…and landowners interested in either opportunity should contact the FSA and NRCS at their local Service Center. Those interested in the Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project should contact NRCS to sign…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…conservation priorities for 2024, including climate-smart management, watershed conservation, carbon sequestration, and food security. “NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California’s communities,” NRCS State…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An announcement of $1 million was made as an initial investment in helping agricultural producers address…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
The application deadline for the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is approaching. Last year, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invested $880,000 in…
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
…made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has received $19.5 billion of IRA funds to support oversubscribed conservation programs. “When the IRA first…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comment on proposed changes to conservation practices. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a series of revised conservation practice standards…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, the NRCS is seeking public comment on eight conservation practices, and the California…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…a memorandum of understanding with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), recognizing the role of voluntary conservation practices in pesticide management. This collaboration aims to integrate NRCS practices into…