Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society to Host Annual Meeting in Scottsbluff
May 22, 2024
This year’s theme is “Tech Talks — Tech Walks,” focusing on various technologies, with tours planned at a local organic heritage seed farm and North Platte NRD's geothermal greenhouse.
Application Cutoff for Natural Resource Conservation Funds Approaching
October 6, 2023
Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply.
Grassland CRP: What It Is, How It Works, and Frequently Asked Questions
April 13, 2023
In this webinar, USDA experts provide an in-depth analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program to give producers a better understanding of their eligibility status and enrollment requirements.
Inflation Reduction Act: What Does it Mean for the Climate and Ag Producers?
September 29, 2022
This Center for Agricultural Profitability webinar explores the major provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, including the climate and energy provisions, and those potentially affecting Nebraska agriculture.
Funding Available for Farmers and Ranchers to Develop Conservation Planning Activities
June 23, 2022
The funding assists Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers in identifying and finding solutions for specific natural resource concerns on their operations.
USDA to Gather Information about Adoption of Conservation Practices
May 5, 2022
USDA NASS and NRCS are conducting a new survey to gather information about Nebraska producers' adoption of conservation practices regarding crops and livestock.
USDA Report Shows a Decade of Conservation Trends
April 6, 2022
A new USDA report shows use of no-till, crop rotations, more efficient irrigation methods and advanced technologies have climbed in recent years.
Nebraska Research Studying Benefits of Grass Restoration Amid Cropland
February 9, 2022
The project will focus how a targeted restoration of perennial grasses amid cropland could bring about a variety of benefits, ranging from reduction in water and fertilizer use to expansion of wildlife habitat to encouragement of new bioenergy industry.