To celebrate World Water Week, watch this video about a project that shows how longleaf pine restoration also benefits our water supply. youtube.com/watch?v=5wL2o1…

In Nebraska, landowners are leaving a lasting legacy of wildlife habitat, flood control and improved water quality through wetland reserve easements. As we wrap up Water Quality Month, let's celebrate these landowners. youtube.com/watch?v=jWa-xh… Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service

Labor Day was first celebrated in 1894 to recognize the contributions of American workers. This Labor Day, we celebrate the agricultural producers who work to keep our land healthy and productive. Because when the land thrives, so do the people. Photo by NRCS-Washington

Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, is a small rural town in heart of the Texas Hill Country. Chief of Staff Colton Buckley went to meet with officials and residents to discuss how our Emergency Watershed Protection program could be used to help the community recover.

USDA is investing more than $8M for 5 new projects to reduce wildfire risk, protect water quality, and improve forest health across the nation. This expands President Donald J. Trump' mission to improve the lives of American families, support rural communities, and expand domestic timber

Conservation planners understand each producer has unique challenges to their operations. Comprehensive conservation plans can increase overall effectiveness of the practices because they are implemented more strategically: nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/… NRCS_Iowa

Reminder for crop insurance agents: RMA invites you to join a virtual specialty crop roundtable discussion this Friday, Sept. 26. Register now: rma.usda.gov/news-events/ev…

📢 Announcing the launch of Screwworm.gov, the NEW unified website with targeted New World screwworm resources for everyone. Find the latest about how federal agencies are working together to stop NWS and protect the United States. Join us in this fight 👊

From turkey and cranberries to pumpkins and potatoes, we are incredibly thankful for America's farmers and their bountiful harvest that stuffs our tables (and bellies) during the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving!

This Thanksgiving, my heart is with the farmers, ranchers, producers, and every member of Team Dept. of Agriculture who keeps America fed. 🇺🇸 From sunrise fields to late night harvests, your work is the quiet miracle that sustains our nation. Today we pause, give thanks, and remember the

Another area of conservation that has been making a lot of great progress is the Public Lands Sector. As of 2022, it has surpassed both its habitat and milkweed establishment goals! We’re thankful for the support of Farm Service Agency, Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in these efforts.

In Utah, farmers and ranchers are doing it all: conservation easements, watershed enhancement, drought resilience, urban gardening, cover cropping, and water savings. We’ve got highlights from the past few years of conservation success in Utah: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/34f354… NRCS Utah

Meet Iowa farmer Brian Noonan. With help from NRCS, he has turned his family’s 480-acre farm into a diverse and sustainable operation.  From rotational grazing to planting windbreaks, his efforts are improving soil, water, and wildlife habitat. nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/…

On the topic of Christmas trees, did you know we partner with Christmas tree farmers, too? Our conservation practices for Christmas tree farmers focus on enhancing soil and water quality, wildlife habitat, and making efficient use of resources.

Meet Kristen Maness, owner of Roots of Truth in Arkansas. After a life changing accident, Kristen decided to turn her challenges into new beginnings. Since starting her farm, she has worked with Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve her operation. farmers.gov/blog/fridays-o…

Over the last 90 years at NRCS, some things have changed, some have stayed the same. Here's a side-by-side comparison of our top conservation practices then vs. now.

Looking for a unique Christmas gift for someone this year? Support a local farmer and give someone you love access to fresh, local, seasonal produce year-round by gifting them a Community Supported Agriculture subscription. Find a CSA program near them at: usdalocalfoodportal.com/fe/fdirectory_…

The 2025 Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Christmas Tree ✨Silver Belle✨ lights up tonight! This year's 53-foot red fir hails from the Silver State and was harvested by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, making history as the first ever tree to come from Nevada. Witness the lighting tradition live

The year is almost over, which means it's time to start wrapping up your farm finances. Receiving funds from Dept. of Agriculture for conservation or disaster programs is considered farm income that includes a tax liability for farm businesses. Learn more at farmers.gov/your-business/…

We're working with partners to transform an earthen dam in GA into a reservoir. It will support the community long-term by preventing flooding, providing water in times of drought/low flow, and preserving watershed habitat for endangered fish and wildlife. nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initi…