Tag: NRCS
Funding available to restore wetlands and preserve land
The funding is part of a $350 million national effort by USDA to protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands, and wetlands through NRCS' Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
Ohio, Indiana NRCS adopts interim standards for gypsum applications
An interim standard spells out how gypsum can be incorporated as part of various conservation programs and NRCS financial assistance options for gypsum applications.
Learning from mistakes: Late-born calves lead to a year of hard-hit...
Harry Kenney, of Kenney Farms: "We are trying to maintain high quality forage as close to year around and winter feeding with hay. If a cow can’t live on hay and grass I don’t want it here.”
Cost-share help for Ohio’s honeybees
COLUMBUS — Ohio farmers rely on bees to pollinate more than 70 crops, but 50 to 80 percent of the honeybees raised by Ohio’s...
NRCS starts signup for conservation easements; deadline is June 6
Applications for new farm bill program due June 6.
USDA-NRCS to reissue 2012 1099s; errors on first forms issued
If you received a 1099 from the NRCS, don't file your taxes just yet. There were errors on the first forms issued.
USDA announces new conservation assistance funding is now available
COLUMBUS -- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Ohio State Conservationist Terry Cosby has announced the availability of Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) funding.
Elder brothers feel that change is what will keep their family...
In an effort to make the operation profitable, the Elder brothers have turned their attention to grazing their cattle.
USDA to close offices across country
In Ohio, five FSA offices and the ARS research center in Coshocton County to shut doors.
W. Va. announces deadline to apply for farmland protection funding
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Anyone interested in being considered for funding under the fiscal year 2012 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program should submit an application by Nov. 15.
