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Secretary Vilsack Announces $16 Million in Drought Assistance

USDA Drought Designations

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will target nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to help eligible crop and livestock producers in 21 states cope with adverse impacts of the historic drought gripping the nation. Read More

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Wildfire Protection and Restoration

Wallow Fire, site near Nutrioso, Arizona

Catastrophic wildfires ravage extensive areas of the country. Learn how NRCS protects forests and communities from wildfires.

 

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act (RCA) Data Viewer

Data on Soils

The RCA Data Viewer offers a broad array of data, including data on the status and trends of natural resources, conservation efforts (funding and conservation practices applied), and the agricultural sector. Reports are available at the State, Regional (either USDA Farm Production Region, or CEAP Region) and National levels. View the RCA data and the 2011 Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act Appraisal.

 


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Farm Tour

The group visited the pens were the young calves were kept until they were old enough to join the la

Hmong high school students participating in a joint agreement between NRCS Pilot project and the Hmong American Partnership located in St. Paul experienced the life work of dairy farming.

USDA Strike Force Initiative

Cover of the USDA NRCS StrikeForce Initiative document

Through the StrikeForce initiative, USDA helps all producers access programs that can help them thrive, including proven conservation programs.

 


West Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District Honored for Snow Fences

Snow Fence

 

 

 

Living snow fences help save lives, save money and save time.

Convenience Just One Benefit of Feedlot Consolidation Project

Luther and Quentin Schutte

 

 

 

Luther and Quentin Schutte recently closed four open feedlots across Clayton County, Iowa.


Last Modified: 08/09/2012