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Soil texturing is the process of analyzing the proportions of sand, silt, and clay in a soil sample. Understanding soil texture not only enriches our interpretation of past human activities but also plays a crucial role in the preservation and discovery of priceless artifacts.
How well are conservation practices working on America’s farms and ranches? A nationwide survey led by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service aims to answer that question.
When lightning sparked a fire near Colorado’s White Hawk Trail, NRCS’ proactive conservation work, from a decade ago, kept this 1.8-acre fire from turning into a community disaster.
Plant Materials Program 2025 Reports of Activities
Washington’s March 1 SWE sits at just 54% of normal, with several basins at record lows. With little time before peak snowpack, the persistent snow drought signals likely below‑normal spring and summer runoff.
Knowing the importance of legacy, Mrs. Clara Glenn enrolled her farm in a conservation easement ensuring that the land will stay in farming.
The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and is open to the public.
In a state better known for subzero temperatures and snow-covered fields, the Native Green Grow (NG2) Greenhouse is redefining what’s possible.
NRCS‑Washington leaders traveled statewide to deliver updated guidance, tools and program training to every employee—strengthening service to producers and reinforcing the agency’s commitment to putting Farmers First.
February storms increased Colorado's snowpack from 53 to 60 percent of median. Warm early season conditions and limited snowfall from November through January slowed seasonal accumulation, leaving runoff forecasts below normal entering March.
