.@USDA can help you adopt a SMART Nutrient Management plan for your cropland now that can save you an average of $30 per acre on fertilizer costs and improve water quality, too. https://t.co/sHppLrYTUH
Congratulations to Peter Clark, NRCS’s 2023 Engineer of the Year! He learned new modeling methods for dam safety and developed an internal training program for other NRCS engineers, saving taxpayers millions of dollars versus outsourcing.
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The state of conservation in your state is just a click away. You can read recent conservation news, see current funding opportunities or get contact information for your local service center or state office. https://t.co/ceHmrFzJHk
Back in 1980, country music star Loretta Lynn recorded a series of conservation PSAs for the Soil Conservation Service (now NRCS).
We’ll be sharing a few of these still-relevant messages in honor of #WomensHistoryMonth. First up, conservation planning: https://t.co/qcDkt0ia9K
At the December Ohio #NoTill Council Conference, Tim Norris was recognized for his new title earned through his work with his successful blend of no-till, #CoverCrops and technology on his Knox County farm.
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I spent the last two days in Puerto Rico talking about rural development, economic prosperity, climate-smart agriculture, and disaster assistance with producers, officials and community members. Visiting this beautiful island has been an absolute pleasure.
We've invested $3.1 billion in Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects, including over $27 million for three projects in Puerto Rico. It was great to meet with those innovative and exciting project partners today. I can't wait to see their work in action.
For the last three decades, Agriland has brought an agricultural education experience to young Kansas State Fair attendees. Stop by the Agriland booth in the Pride of Kansas Building from 9 AM-9 PM for the next two weeks! #kscorn#ksag#agriland#throwback
Soil holds water, improving drought resilience and plant growth. Roots, organic material and microbes capture carbon to help fight climate change. #grasslandsandyou
We had a great discussion with some of our partnership organization leaders this afternoon, including representatives from @USDA_NRCS,@narcdc, and others. #nacdsummermeeting
TODAY: 988 launches as the new 3-digit number for the National Suicide Hotline, available for anyone in the U.S. to call or text during a mental health crisis. I co-authored this bill to make certain anyone in need has immediate assistance from trained professionals.