…Conservation and Forest Management Investing in voluntary conservation on working lands and expanding regional partnerships that leverage private funds to address natural resource concerns and improve water quality Providing forest…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities with 10,000 or fewer residents. Farmers Electric Cooperative and Harrison County REC join many other rural electric cooperatives and utilities that…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…lease land to producers, those involved in conservation programs, even those who may have received the Census and do not farm. Every response matters. “Our mission at NASS is to…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…local Farm Service Agency (FSA)office between June 4 and Aug. 17, 2018. “The Conservation Reserve Program is an important component of the suite of voluntary conservation programs USDA makes available…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “After any catastrophic event, an eligible producer can walk into any one of our local offices and apply for help.” Beginning June…
Dairy Farmers Have Until June 1 to Apply for Improved Safety Net under MPP
…producers from shifting milk and feed prices. “MPP-Dairy is an important, improved safety net tool for the dairy industry,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “We…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…each bank. Benefits include improved range management with year-round rotational grazing, fencing and livestock water. The project protects water quality and aquatic habitat. The ranch conservation plan also includes riparian…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
…conservation and pasture production significantly. This alternative was chosen because it addressed field grades as well as accurate water delivery. Both are instrumental in improving distribution uniformity, water conservation and…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
NRCS is known for providing one-on-one, personalized advice on the best solutions to meet unique conservation challenges. Sometimes the best solution is not something expensive or new but is instead…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…get their best ideas aligned with good agronomy, engineering and financial help, John and his farming partners, Teresa Kurtak and Mike Irving, called Jim Howard with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs has been eliminated. Congress included this repeal in the…
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
…of the average ginning cost for each production region. CGCS payments are capped at $40,000 per producer. To qualify for the program, cotton producers must meet conservation compliance provisions, be…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working to increase pollinator populations by aiding farmers in making conservation improvements to help monarch butterflies and…