Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 …
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry, …
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for …
‘Generational Opportunity for Conservation in Farming’
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. Programs available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have benefited from increased investments …
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is …
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing more than $100 million for California conservation efforts in Fiscal Year 2024. Assistance opportunities are available through key initiatives such as the …
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the …
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the application deadlines for two popular conservation programs are coming up. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting …
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
An additional $19.5 billion will be made available to producers and landowners through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use the funding to further …
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
Agricultural producers still have an opportunity to apply for conservation funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Opportunities made possible through the farm bill include the Environmental Quality …
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contains significant investments in energy and climate programs. Expected to be voted on before the Congressional recess, the bill also includes provisions for health …
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $8.6 million in funding is being made available statewide. …
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further …
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding opportunities for a variety of conservation programs available to agricultural producers and landowners. Some of the assistance available includes the Agricultural …
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