The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas will hold the State Technical Committee meeting on September 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory, 808 E. Blackland Road, Temple, Texas.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome
2. Agency Updates
3. Farm Bill Summary
4. Subcommittee Reports
5. Public Comment and Open Discussion
6. Closing Discussion/Adjourn

During the meeting, NRCS staff will seek input from Texas citizens and representatives of organizations and agencies regarding natural resource priorities and concerns. This input will help guide the delivery of NRCS conservation programs and technical assistance within the state. NRCS and other USDA agencies will provide brief updates on Farm Bill programs and be available for participants to ask questions and offer suggestions. 
Those unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to send a representative in their place.

Participants shall submit written comments and suggestions to NRCS Texas State Resource Conservationist Charles Kneuper by email at charles.kneuper@usda.gov or by mail at:

Charles Kneuper
USDA/NRCS
101 S. Main St.
Temple, TX 76501

To send agenda items or request special accommodation to ensure full participation in the meeting, contact Charles Kneuper by phone at (254) 742-9873 or by email at charles.kneuper@usda.gov.