…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…
New Tea Tree Oil Fungicide Becomes Available for California Growers
…pollinators because of its active ingredient being tea tree oil. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation endorsed the product as being safe for pollinators and other beneficial insects. The material…
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…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…in person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…over the long term and document the benefits of investments in water conservation by the agriculture community is a key strength of OpenET,” said Melton. About the Author Brian German…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…a targeted tool to improve public safety and in many situations improve our grassland habitat conservation goals.” The research project, ‘Benefits of Cattle Grazing for Reducing Fire Fuels and Fire…