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DOGE Cuts 1,000+ NRCS Jobs

Published February 21, 2025

The National Association of Conservation Districts is upset with the firing of over 1,000 federal employees. NACD President Gary Blair said these actions will “erode producers’ trust and confidence” in the locally-led, voluntary conservation system. The trade group says the…

New Money for Conservation Easements

Published September 5, 2024

USDA has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for the new fiscal year. The money is through the Inflation Reduction Act and will be used help landowners conserve, restore and protect wetlands, productive agricultural lands and grasslands.…

College Curriculum Hinders Job Placement at NRCS

Published May 4, 2024

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is struggling to fill jobs across Rural America. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby cites the college curriculum as a problem. "Most college campuses have dropped classes out of their curriculum that are important to us, mainly soils…

Alfalfa Approved for Conservation Crop Rotation in MN

Published January 22, 2024

NRCS has added a short-term perennial option to the list of crops approved for a conservation crop rotation in Minnesota and Michigan. The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has been working with USDA and Congress to incentivize the use of…

Grazing Biologist New to Minnesota

Published June 20, 2023

Minnesota Ducks Unlimited has added a grazing biologist to its roster. Sabrina Claeys is based in Thief River Minnesota. “I work with livestock producers helping write grazing plans to help improve producers’ operations.” While this role is new in Minnesota,…

Improvements Coming for RCPP

Published May 24, 2023

After hearing from stakeholders, Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief for Programs Karen Woodrich said the agency is working on making improvements to the Regional Conservation Partnership Programs. “Through our local state technical committees and stakeholder input, we’re able to…

Weller Moves to JBS

Published September 22, 2022

JBS has hired its first global chief sustainability officer. Jason Weller spent time as the chief of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Most recently, Weller worked on the Truterra agricultural carbon credit program at Land O’Lakes.

State Conservationist Named

Published February 16, 2022

Tony Sunseri is South Dakota’s new state conservationist. Sunseri has spent the last 21 years with the NRCS, including stops in Oregon, Hawaii, California, Washington, Wyoming and Idaho. Former State Conservationist Jeff Zimprich retired at the end of 2020.

Reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill to Develop New Policy

Published February 2, 2022

In preparation for the next farm bill, the House Agriculture Committee is reviewing current policies. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby testified for the conservation and forestry subcommittee this past week. Ducheneaux…

Double Check NRCS Wetland Determination Maps

Published December 11, 2021

Last year, USDA adjusted the wetland determination process. Minnesota-based Rinke Noonan Law attorney Kale Van Bruggen says famers can recertify wetland determinations or request changes. NRCS wetland determination maps are also connected to the EPA’s Waters of the United States…

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DOGE Cuts 1,000+ NRCS Jobs

New Money for Conservation Easements

College Curriculum Hinders Job Placement at NRCS

Alfalfa Approved for Conservation Crop Rotation in MN

Grazing Biologist New to Minnesota

Improvements Coming for RCPP

Weller Moves to JBS

State Conservationist Named

Reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill to Develop New Policy

Double Check NRCS Wetland Determination Maps

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