Items Tagged with 'Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)'

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News Release

USDA Asks Farmers to Share Conservation Practices for Nationwide Assessment

July 31, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Soil Health

What farmers share in this survey could influence how billions in conservation funding gets prioritized and delivered in the years ahead.

Myth from Reality: The Truth About the Conservation Stewardship Program

May 13, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

Source: Farmers.gov

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is sometimes misunderstood. Here are a few “myths” about the program that I want to dispel.

Inflation Reduction Act in Action: Utah Ranchers Utilize Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health

By Sarah Welliver posted on February 19, 2025 | Posted in Grazing, Seeding Practices, Soil Health

Source: Ag Proud

Cattle and hay have been at the heart of the Pearson family’s 200-acre ranch for six generations.

Waupaca County Farmers See Virtual Fencing as Means to Increase Operating Efficiency

By Dan Hansen posted on December 4, 2024 | Posted in Grazing

Source: Wisconsin State Farmer

Growing cover crops and managed rotational grazing of dairy and beef cattle are becoming increasingly important to success on many Wisconsin farms.

USDA Expands Aid for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene

October 7, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts.

News Release

University of Maryland Extension Obtains $500K Grant for Cover Crop Research

By Cameron Adams posted on August 23, 2024 | Posted in Investing in Regenerative Ag

Source: The Frederick News Post

The University of Maryland Extension in Frederick is looking to expand practical research into cover crops and better understand how farmers learn from each other. The National Fish and Wildlife Service awarded $500,000 for the project to the University of Maryland Extension in Frederick.

Expert Advice from 3 Veteran Cover Croppers at the Midwest Cover Crop Council

By Tom J. Bechman posted on March 14, 2024

Source: Farm Progress

Barry Fisher moderated a panel of cover croppers at the Midwest Cover Crop Council annual meeting.

Where to Start with Cover Crops

January 16, 2020 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Miami County Republic

You have read all the articles on soil health and you know how important it is. You have decided you want to try and plant cover crops, but where do you go to get started?

Videos

Live from FIRA: New Tech Fights Herbicide Resistant Weeds

I'm in Yakima, Washington this week at FIRA USA where there's always lots of great ag technology on display. Why don't we go take a look at the newest edition of the Aigen robot. We'll hear from Kenny Lee, the CEO of Aigen.

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