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Iowa farmers are utilizing USDA-NRCS conservation programs to diversify their operations while simultaneously protecting and enhancing their natural resources, such as soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat.

PARIS — The Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invite the public to attend a meeting of the Oxford County USDA Local Working Group on Wednesday, January 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Oxford County Office, 9 Olson Road, Paris, ME 04281. […]

Wednesday, representatives from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the United States Environmental Protection

/PRNewswire/ -- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting applications for three popular conservation priorities...

If anything is worse than a pasture rooted up by feral hogs, it’s a pasture that dries and hardens after hogs leave damaged areas the size of tractor tires.Freddie Leroux’s damaged pastures need to be repaired and reseeded. He waits for soaking rains to soften the ground so he can smooth out ruts.

Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership removed 6,289 hogs in 2022, working with 709 landowners to scout 3.7 million acres.

Head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby

“NRCS-Oklahoma is wasting no time in FY24 connecting landowners with three of our most popular conservation programs,” said Jeanne Hamilton.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a statewide effort focused on creating and improving upland bird habitat in Ohio. Private landowners and producers can apply for funding through the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

The House Ag Committee chairman addressed the farm bill and other issues at Ag Progress Days.