USDA opens general, continuous CRP signup for 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the 2026 enrollment periods for the Conservation Reserve Program under both the General [...]
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02, 2026
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06, 2025
TFB president urges Congress to fund, enhance voluntary conservation programs
By Julie Tomascik Editor Voluntary conservation practices help farmers and ranchers better steward the land and should remain in [...]
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07, 2021
Prescribed fire grant applications now open
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor As wildfires rage once again in the Western U.S., Texans are reminded of the stark [...]
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04, 2021
Five million acres are in conservation easements
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and farmers, ranchers and other private landowners across the [...]
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02, 2020
NRCS debuts ‘Conservation at Work’ video series
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) unveiled a new video series, Conservation at Work, in [...]
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05, 2019
Texas professor’s research included in national report
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist A Texas A&M University soil and crop sciences professor was featured in a report highlighting [...]
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08, 2018
Drought assistance applications available for 128 counties
Drought assistance applications are available for farmers and ranchers impacted by ongoing drought conditions in 128 of Texas’ 254 counties, [...]
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04, 2016
State agencies promote Soil and Water Stewardship Week
The Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board are working in [...]