Natural Resources Conservation Service

Texas

United States Department of Agriculture

New EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture

EQIP-CIC expands resource beneﬁts for Texas producers through incentive conservation practices such as wildlife management, cover crops, nutrient management, conservation crop rotations, and prescribed grazing.

Wildlife and cover crops are two of the conservation practices that will be featured under the EQIP CIC Program.

USDA-NRCS Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities

The USDA today announced up to $225 million in available funding for conservation partners through RCPP. This year's funding announcements include opportunities for projects that address climate change, benefit historically underserved producers and support urban agriculture.

NRCS Encourages Sponsors to Submit Requests for Watershed Funding

NRCS is encouraging local sponsors to submit project requests for funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

NRCS staff standing in front of construction site discussing watershed design

USDA NRCS Recognizes Veterans Who are Making a Difference in Agriculture

Green Bexar Farm owned by Cody and Natalie Scott and Mesquite Field Farm owned by Doug and Melissa Havemann are being recognized for their conservation efforts, helping the food supply, and mentoring fellow veterans.

Pictures include Cody and Natalie Scott in their high tunnel with NRCS District Conservationist Samantha Salinas. Doug and Melissa Havemann with their two dogs in a field. Doug Havemann petting cattle.

Texas NRCS State Conservationist Kristy Oates on Southern Plains podcast

Clay Pope visits with Kristy Oates, USDA NRCS State Conservationist in Texas about the work of the agency and initiatives to help farmers and ranchers deal with extreme weather events.