South Dakota NRCS Announces Tony Sunseri as State Conservationist

Tony Sunseri assumes the role of South Dakota State Conservationist.

USDA Announces Inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture

USDA  Announces Inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture

Our Amazing Grasslands - Zuya Sica Ranch ~ Dupree, SD

"I’ve always wanted big bluestem back in the pastures because I know that’s a trademark of good pastures, and I’ve noticed other plant species coming back, such as sideoats grama and needle grasses. That proves my pastures are healthy."

USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture in 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate-smart agriculture in 2022.

Our Amazing Grasslands - Smikle Family ~ Herrick, SD

"As a family ranch, we are leaving something to the next generation, instead of just leaving them ground, we are leaving them an ecosystem that’s better off than when we had it.

South Dakota Discovery Center Releases K-5 Soils Curriculum

“Students can learn about soils at school, and then see what they’ve learned up-close and personal.” says Anne Lewis, Special Projects Director, with the SDDC.

Winter Bale Grazing Eases Rancher Workload and Builds Soil Health Contact

“We don’t view hay residue as wasted. It is fertilizer,” says Harold Gaugler, rancher from Grant County, North Dakota.

Resilient Forest Landscapes Project Announces Batching Date

“Reducing stand density and potential wildfire intensity in southwestern Meade County is important due to increased urban sprawl in the area," says Valerie Riter, District Conservationist in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Earth Team Volunteers Help NRCS Accomplish its Mission

Earth Team volunteers contribute to the NRCS' mission.

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Revised Conservation Practice Standards

USDA seeks public comment on revised conservation practice standards.