An Indiana NRCS Monthly NewsletterMay 1, 20185 minGrazing BitesIt has been a very unusual spring to say the least. I don’t remember too many late Aprils, especially those ending with frosts or...
IASWCDApr 27, 20182 minIndiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) Announces New Executive DirecIndianapolis, IN. The Board of Directors of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) is pleased to...
USDA IN NRCSApr 4, 20181 minPurdue Vole and Cover Crops ProjectIndiana Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI) are working with Purdue...
USDA IN NRCSMar 7, 20182 minHardisty Named Sagamore of the WabashGreenfield resident and former USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Jane Hardisty is a recent recipient of...
USDA NRCSMar 6, 20183 minDespite slight decrease, long-term no-till trends prove strongINDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2018) – Indiana farmers are once again leading the nation in building valuable topsoil by using soil health...
IN NRCSFeb 27, 20185 minNRCS Grazing BitesIt wasn’t too long ago that you were hearing that some parts of the state were actually still in drought status. I believe it is safe to...
stjosephswcdJan 18, 20182 min2018 Donor ProgramDear Conservation Friends, Since 1959, the St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District has been helping to preserve, improve,...
stjosephswcdJan 11, 20181 minFarming for the Future - Producers WorkshopKeynote Speaker: Barry Fisher is the Central Region Leader for the Soil Health Division of USDA-NRCS. He provides soil health...
IN NRCSJan 4, 20182 minIndiana NRCS Invests Dollars to Help Protect and Restore Sensitive LandsIndianapolis, IN, November 8, 2017 – State Conservationist Jane Hardisty announced today that Indiana’s USDA Natural Resources...
stjosephswcdDec 31, 20171 minRecycling your Christmas TreeOption 1: Check with your city trash service to see if they offer curb side pick up. Option 2: Drop off at Organic Resources. Note: The...
USDADec 24, 20173 minPerdue Applauds USDA’s 2017 AccomplishmentsWASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the accomplishments made by the U.S. Department of...
stjosephswcdDec 21, 20171 min58th Annual MeetingPlans are underway for the 58th Annual Meeting. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a night of great food where you can enjoy a...
Jane Sablich, St Joseph County SWCDNov 13, 20171 minNew Environmental Education CoordinatorHi, my name is Jane Sablich and I am the new Environmental Education Coordinator at the SWCD. I currently live with my husband,...
Victor SheltonNov 2, 20174 minGrazing BitesParts of Indiana still remain dry with an intensity rating of abnormally dry to moderate drought. It’s certainly been drier in the past,...
Jennifer HelrigelOct 26, 20171 minThe Division of Fish & Wildlife Citizen Science ProgramsCitizen science is scientific research conducted by volunteers. The volunteer’s time and knowledge assist Fish & Wildlife (FW) biologist...
USDA NRCSOct 19, 20174 minHealthy Soils Are: well-structuredSoil structure, pore space key to proper soil function “Soft and crumbly.” “Like cottage cheese.” “Like a sponge.” “Loose and full of...
Ben Gavelek, ISDA Communications DirectorOct 16, 20172 minIndiana Dept. of Agriculture launches conservation ‘one-stop’INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 16, 2017) – Improving water quality and soil health continues to be a priority for farmers statewide, and while data...
Lynn Betts (Jun 20Sep 21, 20172 minThe Online NRCS OfficeJust as many people can access their health records and banking records online, farmers and ranchers can save time and miles by doing...
stjosephswcdJul 27, 20173 minHave You Heard of Palmer Amaranth?USDA has learned that Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), an invasive weed, may have infested some newly-seeded (2016) conservation...
NRCSJul 20, 20174 minHealthy Soils Are: covered all the timeKeep it covered, please! If you’re trying to make your soil healthier, you shouldn’t see it very often. In other words, soil should...