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New Expanded Features to Manage Conservation Activities Online

Farmers and ranchers – including entities and those acting on behalf with powers of attorney – can now do business with NRCS through farmers.gov by desktop computer, tablet, or phone.

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Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers

Before visiting, confirm availability for in-person and phone appointments.

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Conservation At Work

These short, 90 second videos shine the spotlight on farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners from across the U.S. who tell us their own conservation stories.

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2019 South Dakota Cropping Systems Inventory

No-till cropping system aids in regeneration of topsoil and continues to be the dominant cropping systems for South Dakota producers in 2019.

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Healthy Soil vs Unhealthy Soil

NRCS specialist advises using caution before implementing field work on wet soils.

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