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NRCS recently developed a brochure highlighting popular practices to create healthy pastures in Iowa. The featured practices showcase ways to better manage forage, provide livestock water, improve the forage base, and protect sensitive areas.
Agricultural operations in Minnesota have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather including tornadoes, derecho winds, hail, lightning, and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers.
Clowdus Dairy LLC is a family-owned and operated dairy farm located in Evant, Texas. Zac and Kelsi Clowdus have worked closely with NRCS to improve the productivity and efficiency of their operation as well as the long-term health and sustainability of the dairy and land.
Huron, SD, June 5, 2025 – South Dakota (SD) Grassland Productivity Map conditions have changed across the state since last updated on May 15. These maps, produced through the SD Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Drought Tool, will be updated approximately every 15 days until July 1.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rhode Island and Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) announce the completion of three HUC-12 watershed assessments for the Scituate Reservoir and surrounding areas. (HUC-12 is a “12-digit Hydrologic Unit Code” watershed ID.)
Local Work Group (LWG) meetings are convened by local conservation districts with NRCS support to secure stakeholder feedback that helps to guide conservation priorities for the service center.
Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Colorado Open Lands (COL) are announcing a funding opportunity through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
USDA can help beginning farmers get started or grow their operations through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance and conservation programs to disaster assistance.
Florida cattle ranchers can benefit from conservation practices that improve both their cattle operation and wildlife habitat goals.
NRCS RCPP Land Management and Rental program sets up framework for successful partnership.
