Have you participated in EQIP in the last three years? If so, we want to hear from you! We're asking our EQIP customers to participate in a survey. It's open right now through Sept. 10. Only one response per person, please. survey.fedw1.medallia.com/nrcs-eqip-feed…

Don’t let your cows wish they were in your neighbor's pasture! Proper pasture management ensures that your livestock receive the highest quality nutrition while maintaining the health and productivity of your land. Healthy pastures contribute to healthy livestock.

Accomplishing your field goals requires an all-star roster. Cover crops are an easy first overall pick and will lead your team to a winning season. They help: - Decrease erosion - Improve soil health - Decrease soil compaction - Reduce evaporation - Reduce input cost

Around the country, many livestock producers put something like this in their stock tanks. But what is it? It’s a wildlife escape ramp! In some states, NRCS requires these ramps to be installed in water tanks to keep small wildlife from getting stuck in the tank and drowning.

2024 Iowa Woman Conservationist of the Year Lillie Beringer-Crock is a third generation farmer and as she has expanded her operation she has worked to ensure the land is conserved for future generations. nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-b…

Thanks to historic federal funding from the #InflationReductionAct, #Alaska Native landowners are managing their privately-owned forestland to mitigate #climate change while also supporting local economic development. Natural Resources Conservation Service Farmers.gov bit.ly/4eitpPk

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001

Watch youtube.com/watch?v=emGKzc… and learn how Natural Resources Conservation Service in #Montana worked with the Fort Peck Buffalo Ranch and their Yellowstone National Park bison. #soilhealth #rangeland

Are you ready to dig in? Web Soil Survey is the largest public-facing natural resource database in the world. You can use it to learn more about your soils through customizable maps, properties, and interpretations – all free and downloadable. farmers.gov/blog/web-soil-…

Since 2016, fourth generation farmer John Wicks has gradually transitioned his family’s Montana operation to growing organically, working with Farm Service Agency, @usda_nrcs and Risk Management Agency to succeed. Learn more in this #FridaysOnTheFarm: farmers.gov/blog/fridays-o… #organicmonth

The USDA Migratory Big Game Initiative (MBGI) provides a new package of investments in key conservation programs for fiscal year 2024. Learn more about the assistance available to producers in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana: nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

‼️Hiring Announcement‼️ Come join the NRCS - NY family. We are hiring for a Supervisory District Conservationist in New York City! If you are interested in urban agriculture, click on the link below, and apply! shorturl.at/bd0iX

They might not the most heralded recruits, but earth worms play a key role on the team and can help take a good field to a championship level one. Their tunnels bring in oxygen, drain water and create space for plant roots. Sign them to your team to accomplish your field goals.

Please join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic farmers are eligible for incentives and priority consideration when applying for many of our programs. Possible incentives include higher payment rates, advanced payments and eligibility fir target funds.

It's halftime for our Field Goals campaign! Let’s check in with one of our soil health experts Jamie Patton from WI to see what adjustments can be made and if there are any new plays we should be adding to the game plan for the homestretch farmers.gov/blog/field-goa…

📌Save the date on Sept 24 at 8am-12pm ET for the Florida Soils Annual Cooperative Meeting in Gainesville. The meeting will also be held via Teams. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Did you know the Inflation Reduction Act is forecast to inject an additional $1 billion into the Conservation Stewardship Program in 2025? We have the ability to fund more applications to get great conservation work on the ground than ever before. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

Grizzly bear and wolf populations have rebounded across the American west. As their numbers have increased so has their impact on western ranches. See how our Conservation Innovation Grants have helped partners reduce predators and livestock conflicts. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…