There’s a reservoir of water and nutrients below our cropland’s “legacy plow-pan.” But that dense layer of soil virtually locks out most cash crops from reaching those resources. The solution? Cover crops. Their roots reach deeper than plows. https://t.co/JHnkEz4jsY #soilhealth
We may not be as slow as the Zootopia DMV, but our processes can take time to work through. If you find yourself with a few minutes of free time, visit us to start discussing assistance options that could help you reach the goals you have for your land.
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Producers across the country are adopting climate-smart conservation practices with our help and funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. Explore this interactive story map to see how we are helping producers help the land nationwide. https://t.co/uvidaFl4s3
We supported more than 23,000 landowners with climate-focused conservation contracts funded by the Inflation Reduction Act in fiscal year 2024 covering more than 11 million acres. It’s our highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year! https://t.co/tv25DrZuGh
Oklahoma agriculture is incredibly diverse and produces many of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes!
We would like to give thanks this holiday season to the farmers and ranchers who help bring delicious food to tables across the state.
Our new Tribal Relations Strategy = our commitment to our federal trust relationship with the 574 federally recognized tribes and AK Native Villages with sovereign interest in > 119 million U.S. acres. https://t.co/A1UuIC3A4c
Are you looking for conservation guidance for your farm? Want to hear how one Oklahoma farmer is managing forage, water and resources on his farm? Join us for a virtual dialog with Conservation Steward Jack Thomas.
Register today: https://t.co/jgZEpSCA2X
Are you looking for a PAID internship that can lead directly to a full-time federal job? Well, look no further because we're hiring student pathway interns in a variety of career fields including agronomy, engineering and more nationwide. Apply by Oct. 31 https://t.co/qS1z7C2Igb
Did you know that fall can be a good time to collect soil tests to help make management decisions next spring? After harvest, traditional soil test results show which nutrients are depleted from growing the cash crop and soil pH levels.
If anyone asks you what day it is today, tell them it’s October 3rd, aka Mean Girls movie day, aka the day before your first deadline to apply to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program in most states.
Is your application in?
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Do you have natural resource concerns on your land? If so, we want to talk to you, because we have the most assistance available in our history. @USDA announced today that up to $7.7 billion is available via the Inflation Reduction Act and Farm Bill. https://t.co/ettJBI5zNr
NRCS Oklahoma is announcing Friday, November 1, 2024, as the first batching date for applications submitted for FY2025 funding for multiple Conservation Programs-including Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). for more information go to: https://t.co/zDCWftjVdC
OLAC's Western Workshop is a FREE EVENT for producers and ag leaders to gain resources and network! Join us on Oct.10 at the Lawton Farmers Market for the workshop and/or on Oct.9 for the local farm tour. Register here: https://t.co/c46owsY0kK
What’s your idea of a perfect fall day? A or B?
Pollinators prefer B. Finally, the perfect reason not to rake! As a little fall creeps into the crisp morning air, plan to leave the leaves to provide overwinter habitat for a variety of critters and insects. #leavetheleaves
Spooky Season is here and there is nothing scarier than a bare field. Tilled fields are where soil health go to die. Want to resurrect your soil, improve your yield, and shut down the graveyard in your field? Reach out to your local county office and see what we can do for you!
Funding is now available for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for fiscal year 2025. NRCS accepts applications year-round but those interested should apply by Oct. 4 and Dec. 20 to be considered for the two state-led funding cycles. Learn more https://t.co/2zHIfWk6gk
Looking for FREE agricultural resources & education from local experts? Join OLAC's NE Workshop on Sept. 12th at Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, OK. Register here: https://t.co/prbldGoA4U
Glean insights from conservation steward and other like-minded producers at our Oklahoma field day this September! https://t.co/rPrk7DZrPB
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