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New Members of CTIC Hall of Fame Inducted

June 18, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

Source: Conservation Technology Information Center

The honors came during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, N.C.

NRCS Promises Farmers Will See Modernized Approach

By John Dobberstein posted on June 12, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Soil Health

NRCS Chief Colton L. Buckley told No-Till Farmer he is prioritizing field staff to improve field engagement and technical expertise.

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NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

May 27, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

USDA today announced the availability of $65 million this year for new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

NRCS Chief Talks Goals for Agency as Ag Tech Evolves

By John Dobberstein posted on May 27, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture

Buckley told No-Till Farmer Tuesday he will continue pushing to modernize the tools farmers have available through the NRCS and ensure the agency “gets back to basics” helping them succeed with their conservation goals.

NRCS Chief Steps Down, ‘Youngest’ Leader in Agency History Takes the Helm

May 18, 2026

Colton L. Buckley, who was serving as associate chief, will take the helm as the youngest NRCS chief in history at the massive agency, which provides technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners across the U.S. conserve natural resources.

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White House Budget Slashes Conservation Tech Support

By John Dobberstein posted on April 6, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

Some conservation groups are angered by a preliminary budget document released that slashes the budget for NRCS technical assistance for farmers.

USDA Pledges $700M for Regenerative Ag Pilot Program

Protecting and improving soil health is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future success of American farmers, the agency said

By John Dobberstein posted on December 10, 2025 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Protecting and improving soil health is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future success of American farmers, the agency said.

‘Soil Wastage’: A Peek at What Soil Erosion Looked Like 90 Years Ago

By John Dobberstein posted on August 2, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Ever been frustrated when you couldn’t convince a neighbor to start no-tilling, or just stop plowing as much? Tired of seeing soil and nutrients wash into the ditch or waterways? Or reading about dust storms popping up again? You aren’t alone. This battle has been fought for nearly a century.

The Hidden Cost of Dust Storms

By John Dobberstein posted on July 14, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

A new dataset unveiled in 2023 shows there were 232 deaths from windblown dust events from 2007- 2017.

Senators Unveil Bill to Improve Farmer Coordination, Education

May 29, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The Farmer to Farmer Act would authorize the NRCS to enter into cooperative agreements with community-based organizations in each state that are able to identify and build on established and burgeoning peer-to-peer networks and create new ones.

Kinze Innovation Day Showcases No-Till, Strip-Till Equipment

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, a big piece of equipment is unveiled at the Kinze Product Innovation Day in Williamsburg, Iowa.

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Items Tagged with 'nrcs'

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New Members of CTIC Hall of Fame Inducted

NRCS Promises Farmers Will See Modernized Approach

NRCS Announces $65 Million for Conservation Innovation Grants

NRCS Chief Talks Goals for Agency as Ag Tech Evolves

NRCS Chief Steps Down, ‘Youngest’ Leader in Agency History Takes the Helm

White House Budget Slashes Conservation Tech Support

USDA Pledges $700M for Regenerative Ag Pilot Program

‘Soil Wastage’: A Peek at What Soil Erosion Looked Like 90 Years Ago

The Hidden Cost of Dust Storms

Senators Unveil Bill to Improve Farmer Coordination, Education

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