…you need to apply for NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) incentive funding. The printout is meant to aid growers when they meet with their local conservationist to apply. CASP has…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the appointment of Aubrey Bettencourt as Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In her new role, Bettencourt will oversee…
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
…Service (NRCS). Aubrey is a prominent leader in agriculture, water, and sustainability. Her previous roles include serving as President and CEO of the Almond Alliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary for…
USDA Initiated Lease Terminations for FSA and NRCS Offices
DepositPhotos image The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated lease terminations for 59 Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offices to cut costs, as…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…strawberry seasons are off to a good start, with steady demand and quality. They also address government restructuring, potential closures or consolidations of USDA and NRCS offices, and the impact…
Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP
We’ve talked many times about the various benefits found through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers they can provide…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…farmers’ payments have been affected. The USDA press office, as well as officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), have not responded to requests for comment. Meanwhile, at least…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
Richard Fordyce Appointed Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation
…the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). Richard Fordyce During an interview with Susan Littlefield, Fordyce expressed both excitement and humility about the opportunity. “Going…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…$2.5 million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grants, building on $53.7 million invested in UAIP grant projects by OUAIP since 2020. In addition, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history, bolstered funding for NRCS’ in-demand conservation programs for climate-smart practices on farms, ranches, and forests. NRCS also released updated state-by-state data showing…