Conserve Indiana: Native plants can help create a pollinator-friendly landscape
This week goes to the birds and the bees – and to all of the other pollinators that keep our world growing and productive. June 16-22 is...
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USDA
- Jun 11, 2019
- 6 min
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
(June 10, 2019 - Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on disaster and...
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Indiana Department of Natural Resources (InDNR)
- May 30, 2019
- 3 min
Oak threat in Indiana expands statewide
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed more than 70 Walmart stores and 18 Rural King stores in the state have...
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Steven Brown, State Executive Director
- Apr 22, 2019
- 2 min
On Farms and Forestlands, Every Day Is Earth Day
At USDA, we celebrate Earth Day 2019 by offering big thank-yous to Indiana farmers and forest landowners for all they do. Every day we...
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USDA NRCS
- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
USDA Seeks Public Comments on Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced today it is seeking public input on its existing national...
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USDA IN NRCS
- Mar 7, 2019
- 2 min
Indiana NRCS Invests Dollars to Help Protect and Restore Sensitive Lands
Indianapolis, IN, March 6, 2019 – State Conservationist Jerry Raynor announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
- Feb 28, 2019
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
I have seen a lot of pugged pastures the last few weeks. Pugged meaning soil trampled into consolidated mud by hooves. There are a few...
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USDA IN NRCS
- Jan 18, 2019
- 4 min
American Farmland Trust Reveals Positive Conservation Results of Women-only Learning Circles -- Need
DEKALB, IL. – Today, American Farmland Trust (AFT), the organization behind the national movement “No Farms No Food,” published its Women...
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Indiana NRCS
- Jan 4, 2019
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
It is 45 degrees outside today as I write this article. I normally appreciate mild winter weather, but when it rains, and temperatures...
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USDA IN NRCS
- Dec 11, 2018
- 2 min
Partnership Agencies Encourage Farmers to Consider Pollinator Habitat
Indianapolis, IN, December 11, 2018 – With a December 21 sign up deadline approaching, Pheasants and Quail Forever and the Natural...
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USDA NRCS
- Dec 3, 2018
- 2 min
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
WASHINGTON, December 3, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today the appointment of Matthew J. “Matt” Lohr to...
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Jerry Raynor, NRCS State Conservationist
- Nov 29, 2018
- 2 min
Finding a New Appreciation for Soil
Often ignored and seldom appreciated, the wonderful world of soil is not usually a topic of discussion or one that is cared about. But...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
- Nov 1, 2018
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
I mentioned last month that there are still plenty of good growing days left this fall and they need to be taken advantage of. One of...
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stjosephswcd
- Oct 17, 2018
- 1 min
You Don't Have to be an Expert in Conservation Practices to Apply for CSP.
#USDA #NRCS #CSP #Conservation
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USDA IN NRCS
- Oct 16, 2018
- 2 min
Indiana NRCS Announces EQIP Application Deadline for Conservation Activity Plans (CAP)
Indianapolis, IN, October 4, 2018–Jerry Raynor, State Conservationist for Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
- Aug 31, 2018
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
The older I get, the more I tend to philosophize about things. I’ve been asked a few times why I am such an advocate for sound grazing...
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NACD
- Aug 6, 2018
- 2 min
NACD signs cooperative agreement with National Wild Turkey Federation
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the...
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An Indiana NRCS Monthly Newsletter
- Jul 3, 2018
- 5 min
Grazing Bites
I certainly didn’t expect the blessed amount of rain that has fallen on most of Indiana in the last month. as made making dry hay a...
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Prairie Winds Nature Farm
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Sandhill Crane Chick born on NRCS Restored Wetland
6/13/2018 9:15 am We’ve got some exciting news! I was out in the prairie below the house this morning and spooked up two majestic...
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