NRCS Announces Funding to Help Producers Install High Tunnel Systems
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced available funding through the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) program to help Pennsylvania farmers install high tunnel systems.
AMA, authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill, helps agricultural producers use conservation to manage risk and solve natural resource issues through natural resources conservation. NRCS is currently offering high tunnel systems and associated practices, such as irrigation and erosion control, through AMA.
Producers are encouraged to sign up for financial assistance by the application deadline date of April 21, 2017. Photo provided by USDA NRCS.
ALERT for RUSLE2 Users on USDA Networked Workstations
A new version of RUSLE2 (version 2.6.6.4 Jan 18, 2017) was recently installed on USDA networked workstations. A glitch has been discovered in this version. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will deliver a corrected version of RUSLE2, possibly in April. Until then, RUSLE2 users need to follow a workaround to obtain accurate results.
The glitch affects forage harvests, which includes hay, haylage, corn silage, and small grain silage.
Urban and Community Conservation Webinar Scheduled for April
Tune in Thursday, April 20, at noon for a National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) hosted webinar on using GIS in urban watersheds. Representatives from Franklin SWCD in central Ohio will explain how they have prioritized locations for stormwater management practices using extensive GIS datasets.
Registration is free, but please RSVP to NACD Senior Advisor Deb Bogar with your name, title, district or business name, and state.
Spring 102/105 Technical Training - Topic Based (registration period is closed)
April 5-6, 2017
Ramada Conference Center, State College, PA
Agricultural Conservation Technical Training - Level II (application period is closed) April 10-14, 2017 Keystone Conference Center, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County)
