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State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for January 10
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Joint Statement from Secretary Vilsack and Ambassador Tai after Meeting with Mexican Government Officials
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the following statement after Secretary Vilsack and Ambassador Tai met with a delegation of senior Mexican Government officials in Washington, D.C. today:
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Celebrate 10-Year Partnership in Florida
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) celebrate and reflect on their 10-year anniversary of a unique partnership that supports Florida communities through funded projects that restore and enhance wetland habitat.
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Indiana NRCS Announces Second Round of Partnership Funding to Restore Wetlands, Support Historically Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Indiana has announced a second round of funding as part of an up to $3.5 million investment in a Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) project
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December 2022 Grazing Bites
Keeping your animals fed throughout the winter requires preplanning and caution to ensure your animals are receiving the needed nutrients from your stockpiled forage.
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USDA NRCS Offers Landowners Assistance to Restore Wetlands
Wetlands are integral in creating wildlife habit, preventing floods, and improving water quality. Delaware NRCS is offering landowners assistance to help restore them.
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Application Deadline Established for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) in Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the Statewide funding deadlines for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
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Charles Mix County Cedar Control on Native Grasslands Project
Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) Project Cedar Control on Native Grasslands will soon be underway in Charles Mix County, SD, serving the community and improving land quality.
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Forestry Conservation: Landowner Perspective
Videos highlight one Montana family's experience working with NRCS to implement conservation practices after a devastating wildfire.
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Charles Mix County Irrigation Project
Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) Charles Mix Irrigation Project will soon be underway in Charles Mix County, SD, serving the community and improving land quality.
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Yankton County Rangeland Improvement Project
Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) Project Yankton County Rangeland Improvement Project will soon be underway in Yankton County, SD, serving the community and improving land quality.
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USDA to Host Hurricane Recovery Disaster Assistance Outreach December 6 on Pine Island
USDA to Host Hurricane Recovery Disaster Assistance Outreach December 6 on Pine Island
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NRCS-WA announces FY’23 EQIP-CIC extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington has extended the application deadline for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Conservation Incentive Contracts (EQIP-CIC) to Jan. 13, 2023.
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NRCS Missouri Announces Accelerated Funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Climate Smart Agriculture – Native Forages Initiative
NRCS Missouri Announces Accelerated Funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Climate Smart Agriculture – Native Forages Initiative
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EQIP Application Cutoff Date Set for NW Illinois Driftless Area
State Conservationist Ivan Dozier announced USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer funding to help improve fish and wildlife habitat on cropland, forests, streams and prairies in northwestern Illinois through the RCPP.
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2023 Application Deadline Set for IL EQIP Landscape Initiatives
State Conservationist Ivan Dozier announced USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer funding for the following Landscape Initiatives throughout the state: Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).
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NRCS-WA announces FY23 EQIP-Riparian Buffer Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington announced Jan. 13, 2023, as the FY23 application deadline for landowners interested in assistance installing riparian buffers.
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World Soil Day Op-Ed: Healthy Soil is Required to Feed the World
World Soil Day is celebrated annually Dec. 5 to raise awareness for the importance of healthy soil. This year, the theme is “Soils, where food begins" to help promote the adoption of soil practices worldwide in order to feed the growing population.
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Illinois EQIP 2023 Application Deadline Established
Ivan Dozier, Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, announced that January 6, 2023 will be the EQIP application deadline.
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2023 EQIP Application Cutoff Date Set for IL Headwaters Conservation Partnership
State Conservationist Ivan Dozier announced USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer funding to control invasive plants in forest stands in east-central Illinois through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
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