USDA Encourages Producers to Prepare for the 2025 Hurricane Season

USDA encourages agricultural producers to prepare for the 2025 season and get familiar with recovery resources.

Rising from the Waters: A Journey to Recovery

In July 2022, residents of Southeastern Kentucky faced a devastating natural disaster when a flash flood warning was issued, affecting multiple counties across the region.

NRCS Watershed Programs at Work

When flood disasters strike, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the USDA agency to lead recovery by providing crucial technical and financial assistance to affected communities. Saving lives and protecting property is the core mission of the USDA NRCS Watershed Programs Branch. 

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Kentucky Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes

Agricultural operations in Kentucky have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

NRCS Names Ice as Engineer of the Year

Each year, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recognizes the exceptional contributions of one of their own and awards them the title of NRCS Engineer of the Year.  This year, the NRCS Engineer of the Year is Shane W. Ice, P.E., State Conservation Engineer for NRCS in Texas.

Extension for Interested Sponsors Who Want to Participate in the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

Communities that have been affected by Tropical Storm Helene still have time to apply for assistance.