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Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Growing with Soil Health Management Systems can help farmers to increase crop productivity and profitability while improving the environment. Learn how to unlock the secrets in your soil.

In the News

Harvest in the midst of drought: Healthy soil delivers for Ohio farmer
Date: Oct 11, 2012
USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
Date: Sep 19, 2012
NRCS and FWS Reach Historic Agreement to Extend Wildlife Conservation Efforts on Working Agricultural Lands
Date: Sep 17, 2012

Features

Historic Agreement Extends Wildlife Conservation on Ag Lands

Just announced... an innovative, long-term approach to help more farmers, ranchers and forest landowners take action to improve habitat for seven at-risk species, including the lesser prairie chicken and sage-grouse. Participants in NRCS' Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative receive regulatory predictability for up to 30 years. Find out more about this major move from regulation to cooperation.

Conservation Practices Can Help Producers Weather Historic Drought

We can’t change the weather, but we can be ready for it. Every day, NRCS is closely monitoring the drought and assisting farmers and ranchers with implementing voluntary conservation practices that help alleviate the drought's effects. Read more about NRCS drought assistance.

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