After nearly three months of waiting for typical winter weather, cool temperatures and precipitation finally arrived during April in Montana.

Whether you're on crop, range or forestland, the quick and dirty way to test your soil health is by "planting" a pair of new, cotton underwear in the site you're curious about.

The NRCS, Montana Association of Land Trusts, and the Heart of the Rockies Initiative have partnered to produce a report of the economic impact of ALE easements in Montana as well as stories from families that have realized economic benefits on their farm or ranch.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is supporting rehabilitation dams, flood prevention, and watershed restoration projects.

This program will finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. A wide range of public and private entities may apply for fiscal year 2022.