A video series of ‘How-To’ guides has recently been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and farmers.gov. The Soil Health: How To video…
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…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Council, and the National Association of Conservation Districts have all issued messages of support for the new Agriculture Secretary. Secretary Vilsack’s confirmation hearing is expected to be scheduled sometime in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…is a federal agency that works in partnership with resource conservation districts and other agricultural, conservation and educational groups. With the mission of “Helping People Help the Land,” NRCS provides…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
…new Conservation Assessment Ranking Tool known as CART. Listen to the radio report below. NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
A coalition of conservation groups is working to prevent the development of a dam in the Del Puerto Canyon. The proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir would reportedly store more than…
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
Conservation practice standards have been updated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The revisions to the standards were done in accordance with the 2018…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
President Donald Trump recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act into law. The legislation will help to address several challenges that ranchers face in regard to wildlife. Senators John Barrasso…
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…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
…benefits of soil health conservation practices. The practices include no-till or reduced tillage, cover cropping, nutrient management, and conservation crop rotation. The tool presents the net economic benefits in a…