Through its conservation programs the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) deliver both technical assistance and funding to farmers to encourage ...

“I started as a customer of NRCS first,” says Aubrey Bettencourt, chief of the USDA agency that helps farmers and ranchers manage natural resources on private lands. As a third-generation California ...

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Pacific Islands Area is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025 assistance programs. Farmers, ...

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Pacific Islands Area is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025 assistance programs. Farmers, ...

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is updating its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) to expedite appraisals, land surveys and certification of eligible entities. The changes ...

In early 2025, funding freezes from the Inflation Reduction Act were implemented, significantly impacting United States Department of Agriculture programs reliant on federal resources. Initially, ...

David S. Doctorian, State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), announced the 2025 application deadline of Monday, September 9, ...

If you love something, set it on fire. Especially if the thing you love is a healthy pasture. For grasslands, fire is a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem and an important tool for a rancher. Not ...

It takes intentionality to meet the requirements, but it’s possible to layer federal and private conservation programs to add extra cash to your bottom line. “When carbon programs are appropriately ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced Wednesday it awarded $22 million to projects through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, four of which are located in ...

Since 1955, the Morgan Conservation District, located in Fort Morgan, has worked with landowners to conserve soil, water, forests, and wildlife. It is one of 76 districts in Colorado and part of ...