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USDA announces sign-up period for updated Conservation Stewardship Program
LINCOLN—The deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2019 is May 10, 2019. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest
Panhandle Perspectives
As a growing population competes for available freshwater supplies, depletion of groundwater aquifers will be a growing challenge to water policy managers in the United States. Adopting policies to address
Higher limits now available on usda farm loans
WASHINGTON—Higher limits now are available for borrowers interested in USDA’s farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that
Agriculture/Outdoors Local feedlot employees recognized for going above and beyond
For the first time, the Everett Shields Feedlot Employee Awards were presented this March. The awards were created to recognize feedlot employees who go above and beyond. This year’s recipients