…provided an additional $19.5 billion over five years for climate smart agriculture through several of the conservation programs that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) implements. NRCS is making available…
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…climate-smart agriculture goals. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be dispersing the funds through a variety of conservation programs over five years. In fiscal year 2023, NRCS is making…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…center, so we can discuss your vision for your land. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide you with free technical assistance and or advice. Don’t do it alone – USDA’s…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS bolstering staff to provide more assistance to producers, CFBF looking to define…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Signed by agency…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…NRCS asks for comments on how to target program benefits, quantify impact, and improve program delivery and outreach, especially for underserved producers. Comments are due Dec. 21, 2022. NRCS will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Mexican lawmakers pushing to ban nearly 200 pesticide chemicals, NRCS seeking runtime info…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says a robust survey response that includes the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…made available through CSP. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has indicated that December 9 is the deadline to apply. Although NRCS will accept applications for both EQIP…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
…effects that climate-smart agricultural practices have on carbon sequestration,” Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Soil health management practices and activities are a…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…for applying for one of the CDFA programs or going to NRCS. Now you’d have a good idea, a starting point, for where to start your application with them.” CAPGP…