…NRCS services are available to customers through the Conservation Client Gateway. Customers can track payments, report completed practices, request conservation assistance, and electronically sign documents. Customers who do not already…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is still accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The funding assistance program is designed to support new technologies or approaches that reinforce NRCS…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…in fresh or dried arrangements. Globe thistle is heat- and drought-resistant and will grow easily in any well-drained soil. Bergenia, also commonly called Pig Squeak, simply because the leaves are…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…to look at alternative modes of application of Sivanto. So, trying to give growers the option of doing some soil-applied treatments with Sivanto and we found those to be rather…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…and leaves or cause the soil to expand and pots to break. When grown indoors, bonsai grow well in medium to bright light and consistent soil moisture. Bonsai trees will…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…Production and Conservation (FPAC): USDA Service Centers, which include offices of both Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), are located throughout the country. Our customers are…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications for a variety of programs. The NRCS opportunities that are available include the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) as well…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…conservation and restoration projects on a substantial scale. “The Joint Chiefs’ initiative is a timely effort, that expands NRCS conservation investments on California’s public and private forest lands,” NRCS State…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…be able to continuously improve how they are farming their land. For better yields, for better protection of the soil, for all of those things that are important to them…
Spring Garden Preparation in March
…the surrounding paths or ground. These have advantages over flat gardens because the gardener is less likely to step on the soil, and these beds drain and dry out quicker…
Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes
…per day, as well as an adequate water supply. Mistake # 3 – Skimping on soil. Starting off with poor soil means you will be fighting against it all season….
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…
Common Mistakes for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…tomatoes in containers. Such as the size of your container. Bigger is better because it will hold more soil. The more soil you have, the better the soil holds water….
Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers
…use a self-watering planter, keep watering the container frequently, especially during hot summer. It is best to water it in the early morning on the soil surface, so it has…