…of closures of the food industry continuing during the pandemic. Brian German has the details on an NRCS carbon footprint study and a new project to help protect farmworkers from…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
A recent study from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) shows how effective conservation practices are in addressing emission levels. The study incorporates data collected between 2004 and 2018. As…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…Brown noted. “Things such as carbon credits and eligibility for NRCS programs could be facilitated by their participation in the protocol.” Listen to the radio report below. Participation in U.S….
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has issued a final rule for its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS incorporated the feedback that industry stakeholders provided for the RCPP interim…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
…issues in the central and western states. NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton told stakeholders and landowners during the listening session that NRCS has had great success in addressing conservation goals…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…and partnerships, NRCS has worked to implement aspects of the 2018 Farm Bill as well as provide disaster recovery assistance. “With our partners, NRCS helps people help the land in…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…and NRCS programs and opportunities. The next webinar is scheduled for Thursday, January 14. Areas of focus include integrated pest management, SGMA, and irrigation management. The final webinar will take…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the World Ag Expo Top Ten Product winners, USDA-NRCS…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…on USDA-NRCS YouTube Channel. Listen to the radio report below. Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Acting NRCS Chief Kevin Norton will be hosting a virtual public listening session on Thursday, December 17. The forum will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Norton…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…Rash. I am thrilled for the opportunity to serve in this new role.” For more information on NRCS assistance related to water quality improvements contact your local NRCS office. NRCS…
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that wildfire recovery funding support is available to California producers. Approximately $4 million in funding is being made available through the Environmental…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
COURTESY: NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is once again reminding farmers about No-Till November. California growers are being asked to consider their options when it comes to tilling…