Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA extends deadline for general sign-up applications for CSP

The NRCS has extended the general sign-up deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program to March 13.

Five questions non-operator landowners should ask farmers about Soil Health

More farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the land are taking action to improve the health of their soil.

Study highlights NRCS’ efforts to create habitat for birds following oil spill

Mississippi State University’s independent study shows migratory birds flocked to lands managed with conservation practices.

Iowa couple grows food, family, community on organic farm

Some people are born to farm. Others grow to love it. In Melissa Dunham’s case, she fell in love with a farmer — and now she loves both the farmer and the farm.

Andy and Melissa Dunham, seen here with daughter Leonora, own and operate Grinnell Heritage Farm in

Early-season forecast shows rain – not snow – keeping Pacific Northwest wet

Current condition maps of the Pacific Northwest are a discouraging spread of red dots, meaning the snowpack contains less than half the normal amount of water.