…— USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). ACEP is USDA’s premier conservation easement program, helping landowners…
Workshop to Address New Climate Reality for Farmers
A new workshop will be exploring how farming operations can adapt and thrive in a new climate reality. Hosted by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and several organizing partners,…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for input on its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS will make more than $1 billion available for producers in fiscal…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding about $12.5 million in grants to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for private lands conservation. The funding…
Latino Farmers Get Program Support, Networking Opportunity
…hundreds in attendance. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Center for Appropriate Technology put on the event. NRCS California Director Carlos Suarez talks about the goal of…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the sign up period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with the deadline to apply for general…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…complicated by wet and cold weather,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Because some of our producers are still in the field, time to conduct…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…on farmland. The funding is provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), a new component of the Conservation Innovation Grants first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. “The Conservation…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…AGI is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry related activities. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…will also be offering presentations on conservation during the High School Speak-Off Competition. “Every year we have an amazing set of high school students come and speak about whatever conservation…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…USDA programs, including loans, crop insurance, disaster assistance, and conservation programs,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. As part of the rule, USDA has also developed…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing focused on realizing the conservation benefits of precision agriculture. Vice President and General Manager of TerraNova Ranch, Don Cameron spoke to the…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity and disaster programs, and emergency programs and eligibility. Producers must participate or cooperate in an FSA program…