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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “NRCS”

soil conservation

90 Years of NRCS – Over a Century of Soil Conservation Awareness

Dan April 28, 2025Agri-Business, NRCS, Soil, USDA

Even with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reaching its 90th anniversary milestone, efforts in soil conservation occurred well before the official founding of the agency. Rod Bain has more. …

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casp

CASP has New Feature for Growers

Dan April 3, 2025Agri-Business, Almonds, NRCS

The California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP) has a new feature that allows growers who have gone through the self-assessment process to get a simple printout with all of the information …

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California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP)
nacd

NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt

Dan April 1, 2025Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, NRCS, USDA

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee …

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National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)

Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role

Dan March 27, 2025Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, NRCS, USDA

USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area now had leadership of its three agencies after recent appointments. Aubrey Bettencourt of California will serve as Chief of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). …

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lease terminations

USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices

Dan March 17, 2025Economy, NRCS, USDA

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated lease terminations for 59 Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices to cut costs, as part of …

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Farm Service Agency (FSA)
eqip

Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP

Dan February 20, 2025Agri-Business, NRCS, USDA

We’ve talked many times about the various benefits found through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers they can provide financial and technical assistance …

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
agricultural producers

Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze

Dan February 20, 2025Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Funding, NRCS, USDA

The Trump administration is withholding funds from farmers participating in conservation programs, despite the White House’s assurance last week that funding to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors supporting these …

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25

Dan February 18, 2025AgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration, NRCS, Podcasts, USDA

Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent firings within the …

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AgNet News HourCalifornia agricultureCalifornia Agriculture newsReservoir FarmsWorld Ag Expo
National Seed Strategy

NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy

Dan January 30, 2025Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, NRCS, Seeds, USDA

Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they …

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national seed strategy
eqip

USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis

Dan January 25, 2025Agri-Business, NRCS, USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental …

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Richard Fordyce

Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation

Dan January 21, 2025Agri-Business, NRCS, USDA

Richard Fordyce has been appointed as the Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, marking his return to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Fordyce, a Missouri farmer, previously served in …

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Farm Service Agency (FSA)Risk Management Agency (RMA)
grants

USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding

Dan January 15, 2025Agri-Business, NRCS, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture …

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craig

Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs

Dan January 15, 2025Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Legislative, NRCS, USDA

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig released a statement criticizing a new Republican proposal she says would reduce funding for essential farm bill programs in order to pay for …

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
farmers

Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression

Dan January 10, 2025Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, NRCS, USDA

Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control …

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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
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