Natural Resources Conservation Service

Texas

United States Department of Agriculture

NRCS Texas Hispanic Leaders Honored The National Organization of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation Service Employees (NOPHNRCSE) honored its leaders at their Annual training.

Maria Hrebik is presented the Leadership Award by Luis Cruz-Arroyo, NOPHNRCSE Vice President

Ranching on the Pecos: A prescription for healthy rangeland

What does the Pecos River, a pharmacist, downhill skiing, and ranching have in common?

Keeping proper records is required for running registered cattle. Having gentle cattle is also a desirable trait that helps him easily inspect for injuries, ear tag numbers, and overall body condition to ensure his herd is moving in a positive direction.

Life’s a peach when you protect your harvest through conservation

Fredericksburg peaches aren't your garden variety peaches, nor will you find them in your local produce section at the grocery store.

Surface drip emitters allow precise irrigation to the trees at specific times while reducing disease such as root rot. The foil wrapped around the base of these young trees protects the younger smooth bark from small mammals that can chew and damage or kill them.

Texas NRCS Employee Receives 2019 Unsung Hero Award

Dee Ann Littlefield, public affairs specialist with the USDA-NRCS in Texas was chosen as a 2019 Unsung Hero Award winner by OPEDA during Public Service Recognition Week.

Seasoned with Experience

Growing cover crops is not new to farmers like Jack Scott. He farms on the Texas south plains region near Tahoka, and he has had a zest for using cover crops for more than 35 years.