…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…
USDA-White House Liaison Clovis Leaving Washington
…for a post that would essentially be the USDA’s top scientist. He had most recently been providing some guidance for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. A USDA spokesman says, “Dr….
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…would provide funds to address a host of California’s critical water priorities, including safe drinking water, wastewater recycling, watershed restoration and fish and wildlife habitat conservation.” Nassif Among other provisions,…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity Program. In the event of disease, this change by USDA’s…