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…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…Farm Bill which required NRCS to make necessary changes. The National Conservation Practice Standards include 58 practices that have been changed in some fashion since August. NRCS was charged with…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) selected the recipients of funding support as part of the WaterSMART Initiative. NRCS selected 31 priority areas to receive a…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced its updated rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The final EQIP rule makes updates to the program that were part…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The final rule has been crafted using feedback from agricultural stakeholders and others. “NRCS has prioritized the…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified five priority watershed areas to receive resources and support. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), agricultural producers…
Conservation Challenges Highlighted in Subcommittee Hearing
Several conservation challenges were highlighted during a House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Testimony centered around the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and how conditions of COVID-19 have been…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…NRCS State Conservationist in California. On-Farm Trials awardees work with NRCS and farmers and ranchers to implement innovative practices and systems on their lands that have not yet been widely…
California Conservation Project Receive $3.5 Million in Funding
A California conservation project is receiving significant funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS). The project is being supported by the Regional Conservation Partnership…