Frost, heat, fires, smoke…and risks of the marketplace. What happens when your most profitable crop is also your riskiest? @USDARMA farmers.gov/blog/meet-prod…

NRCS unveils a new Buy-Protect-Sell easement option that offers long-term protection of threatened ag land & grasslands & ensures timely transfer of land ownership to a qualified producer. nrcs.usda.gov/news/first-nrc…

NRCS’s 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. nrcs.usda.gov/our-agency/nrc…

USDA is investing $7 million in eight projects to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers through the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP). nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

Want to know more about how IL NRCS can help with urban agriculture operations? Read our latest success story about It Takes a Village, an Illinois community farm that used NRCS assistance. nrcs.usda.gov/news/it-takes-…

Kerry awarded $21 million from USDA to reduce environmental impacts, including in Illinois. beloitdailynews.com/news/local-new… via Beloit Daily News

Alexander, Union counties receive disaster declaration farmweeknow.com/general/alexan… via FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

Illinois extension announces 2025 winter ag events. Come see us at the Everything Local Conference. Find out more about this and other events at farmweeknow.com/general/illino… via FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

USDA is investing more than $7.5 million in 26 cooperative agreements that support innovative, scalable waste management plans to reduce and divert food waste from landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The awardees include 2 projects in Illinois. usda.gov/farming-and-ra…

Our posts usually include “swing by your local field office for more information.” Why do we say that so much? Well, Dept. of Agriculture Service Centers are offices where you can talk to us and Farm Service Agency along with other co-located agencies like Rural Development and USDAForestService. nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-b…

Through Act Now, NRCS can quickly fund a ranked application when it meets or exceeds a determined minimum ranking score and continue to fund applications while funds are available. Read Illinois NRCS' latest press release with the cutoff date at nrcs.usda.gov/news/illinois-…

Come visit us while you attend the Everything Local Conference in Springfield and ask us your conservation questions. Find out more- morningagclips.com/everything-loc… Ag Clips

Illinois NRCS would like to welcome the new Chief of NRCS, Aubrey Bettencourt.

Since our founding on April 27, 1935, as the Soil Conservation Service, we've committed to helping people help the land. Today and into the future, we're committed to continuing that legacy by helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve air, water, soil, and habitat.

Whoa there, that’s a lot of wind erosion! If it gets really gusty where you live, remember that the folks at your nearest NRCS office and your local Conservation District staff want to help you keep your soil grounded. nrcs.usda.gov/contact/find-a… 📹 Day County Conservation District

Small farms, big impact. Through EQIP and CSP, NRCS helps small producers implement sustainable practices that improve soil health and increase long-term productivity. Let’s grow with conservation in mind. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…

Don’t let a good day in the field turn into a bad burn! Slap on the sunscreen, rock that wide-brim hat, and give those UV rays a run for their money. Your crops aren’t the only thing worth protecting.

Buckle up, Pollinator Week is here! Join us for The Great Pollinator Road Trip June 16-22, as we hit the road and make scenic stops to celebrate the vital role pollinators play in our world. Follow along and see how these tiny travelers keep our world blooming. #PollinatorWeek

Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt outlines how we're helping producers cut through red tape to plan and implement whole-farm regenerative practices through the new Regenerative Pilot Program. The new pilot program focuses on meeting producers where they are.