…powers of attorney to conduct online business with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Additionally, online services once available through NRCS’s Conservation Client Gateway (CCG) will be moved to farmers.gov…
Farmers.gov Update Enables More Business to Be Conducted Online
…transactions through farmers.gov. Online services that were previously available through NRCS’s Conservation Client Gateway will also be moved to farmers.gov in the coming weeks. “Here at NRCS, we are committed…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final rule updating certain conservation provisions. The final rule that was published recently provides updates on…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…preventing further devastation in the community. In addition to EWP, Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) is another valuable service that NRCS can provide following a wildfire. NRCS technical assistance can help…
Conservation at Work: Benefits of Irrigation Water Management
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide valuable assistance for producers looking to improve irrigation water management. NRCS staff can help craft an efficient irrigation plan to maximize the…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…health management approaches. David Lamm, former NRCS National Soil Health Coordinator and now part of the Soil Health Institute in Greensboro, N.C., will share experiences from the Southern U.S. cotton…
USDA NRCS Awards $640,000 to Six in California for Conservation Innovation
…protect surface and groundwater quantity; improve soil health; and enhance habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species. For information on Conservation Innovation Grants, go to: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ciglanding/national/programs/financial/cig/cigsearch/ Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Project Applications Being Accepted for National RCPP
A total of $360 million in federal funding is being made available to potential conservation partners. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applications…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
…COVID checklist and how to be ready when inspections happen. Also, listen in to another installment of NRCS Conservation at Work episode. Tune in to the show for these news…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
The installation of a livestock pipeline can help producers realize the full potential of their grazeland. George McClelland of Petaluma worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…‘Forest Stand Improvement’ episode of NRCS’s Conservation at Work video series. Mariposa County District Conservationist Robyn Smith said it’s true and among other issues can lead to unhealthy conditions and…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
Many California producers already have a conservation plan established for their operation, which serves as a starting point for many assistance programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….