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Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management
Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management
The Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management practice improves existing wetland habitat – like the restored 523-acre wetland on Paula Ramsey’s farm in Devils Lake, North Dakota. The goal of this practic...
Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting 2026
Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting 2026
Hydrologists in Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program provide critical hydrologic data to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners so they can ma...
After the Storm
After the Storm
After a major storm, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps communities move from emergency response to longterm recovery. Through the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Pro...
Dishin' the Dirt: Celebrating 91 Years of Conservation
Dishin' the Dirt: Celebrating 91 Years of Conservation
Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on the agency’s history, celebrating 91 years of conservation. The Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to fulfill th...
Lined Waterway or Outlet
Lined Waterway or Outlet
A Lined Waterway or Outlet is a waterway or conveyance channel having an erosion-resistant lining of concrete, stone, synthetic turf reinforcement fabrics, or other flexible permanent material to r...
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132d ago
Dishin' the Dirt: Alabama Producers Implement Center Pivot Irrigation To Battle Drought
Dishin' the Dirt: Alabama Producers Implement Center Pivot Irrigation To Battle Drought
Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on how the agency has partnered with Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ALSWCC) and the Alabama Cooperative Extension Se...
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147d ago
NRCS Highlights Benefits of New Regenerative Pilot Program
NRCS Highlights Benefits of New Regenerative Pilot Program
NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt outlines how the agency is helping producers cut through red tape to plan and implement whole-farm regenerative practices through the new Regenerative Pilot Progr...
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172d ago
Dishin’ the Dirt: Mississippi Producers Get More Crop Per Drop With NRCS Assistance
Dishin’ the Dirt: Mississippi Producers Get More Crop Per Drop With NRCS Assistance
Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on how the agency is helping Stovall Farms, the oldest operating farm in Coahoma County, Mississippi get more crop per drop by insta...
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178d ago
Dishin’ the Dirt: O Christmas Tree
Dishin’ the Dirt: O Christmas Tree
Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she gets into the holiday spirit and “Dishes the Dirt” on Christmas tree production from the USDA headquarters in D.C. Did you know there are an estimated...
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200d ago
Russell Creek Reservoir Multi-purpose Project
Russell Creek Reservoir Multi-purpose Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority, GA – are working together to transform a dam into a reservoir to protect a community for the long-term...
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208d ago
Dishin' the Dirt: Potato Farmers "Thankful" for NRCS Energy Efficient Spud Storage
Dishin' the Dirt: Potato Farmers "Thankful" for NRCS Energy Efficient Spud Storage
Thanksgiving depends on farmers across the country working to ensure that crops are harvested, stored, and ready for the iconic meal. Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt...
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211d ago
Dishin’ the Dirt: The People’s Tree #christmas
Dishin’ the Dirt: The People’s Tree #christmas
Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, “Silver Belle” with Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. For the past 55 years, a tree from America...
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212d ago
Support family farms, but a real Christmas tree
Support family farms, but a real Christmas tree
Is this the weekend you're taking your family Christmas tree shopping? If you're undecided on whether to go real or artificial, keep in mind that buying a real tree grown in the United States suppo...
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213d ago
Capitol Christmas Tree Visits KY
Capitol Christmas Tree Visits KY
The Capitol Christmas Tree arrived in Washington D.C. today, but it made multiple stops on its Whistle Stop Tour from Nevada to D.C. including a visit to Lexington, KY.
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273d ago
Transition to Organic Training: Planning and Implementing CPA 138 and DIA 140
Transition to Organic Training: Planning and Implementing CPA 138 and DIA 140
This training offers an in-depth look into NRCS Conservation Activities to support transitions to organic farming. The agenda includes when NRCS should recommend CPA 138 and DIA 140, elements of...
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273d ago
Module 1: Introduction to Soil Health
Module 1: Introduction to Soil Health
Soil Health is an integral part of the planning process. It impacts almost all of the resource concerns that NRCS planners deal with on a daily basis. That deeper level of knowledge will enable t...