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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements. These easements, as part of the Agricultural Conservation …
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Vice President of Matoian Brothers, LLC., Richard Matoian explained they have been having …
Latest General CRP Acreage Enrollment Period Underway
Producers have until March 29th to enroll acreage in USDA’s General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Rod Bain has more in today’s This Land of Ours. Listen to Rod Bain’s This …
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
A new conservation initiative from NRCS. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new conservation initiative, the Working Lands for Wildlife’s …
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting cooperative agreement proposals to advance the resilience of California agriculture. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will make up to up to …
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
California growers dealing with flood damage from storms this year have assistance opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding support for farmers and ranchers is being made …
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’
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. Programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have benefited from increased investments …
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 …
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced the Working Lands Climate Corps, a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps initiative. The initiative seeks to train young individuals as …
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the issuance of final Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments totaling around $306 million. These payments, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), …
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately …
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is …