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Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey Bettencourt explains some of the underlying principles and partnerships behind the agency's ninety years of service to landowners across the nation.

Interested parties seeking funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. (Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associated Administrator Mark Slupek)

Lower domestic pecan production is expected for this past growing season per USDA, but what are some of the reasons why? (Rod Bain and economist Catharine Weber)

Planting season is among the busiest times on the farm, sometimes adding to stress for a grower. What are some techniques to reduce stress? (Rod Bain and David Brown of Iowa State University Extension)

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway discusses how changes in the American landscape in the late 1800's led to initial study and consideration of soil conservation.

Natural Resources Conservation Service historian Shelby Callaway talks about the foundations laid by the man who would become USDA's leading soil conservationist and head of NRCS's predecessor agencies.

Iowa State University Extension expert David Brown goes over some tips producers can utilize to take breaks, rest, and reduce stress during busy times of the year such as planting and harvest.

Even with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service reaching its 90th anniversary milestone, effort in soil conservation occured well before the official founding of the agency. (Rod Bain and NRCS historian Shelby Callaway)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states with notable very-short to short topsoil moisture condition ratings for the period ending April 20th.

USDA economist Catharine Weber discusses trends for the nation's pistachio crop such as continued growth in acreage and in consumption.