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Welcome to the NRCS Illinois state web site.  We hope you find our website a valuable and helpful resource of up-to-date information on conservation topics including programs, news, data, and more. Thank you for visiting our homepage and for making conservation a priority!

Ivan Dozier, State Conservationist

 

Cover Crops, Cover Crops and more Cover Crops

Radishes, oats, and annual rye grass have one thing in common – producers use them as cover crops to improve their most valuable asset: soil. But do you know anyone using them? Livingston County, Illinois sees many producers giving cover crops a try.

  For more Illinois Success Stories

 

Image of Soil Health, Unlocking the Secret of Soil

Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Soil – a living and life-giving substance, without which we would perish.

As world population and food production demands rise, keeping our soil healthy and productive is of paramount importance. So much so that we believe improving the health of our Nation’s soil is one of the most important endeavors of our time.

Check out the several terrific soil health videos that have been posted on The USDA NRCS YouTube channel as well as on Vimeo and the Ray the Soil Guy channels. YouTube and Vimeo allow you to “like” or “favorite” as well as recommend videos through a playlist.

 

National Press Release
Soil Health website

 

Conservation Showcase graphic with soil, water, animals, plants and air

Earth Day, Every Day at NRCS

Every day is Earth Day at NRCS. This Conservation Showcase is your portal to the stories of America’s farmers and ranchers working together with NRCS and our partners to protect the nation's soil, water, animals, plants and air.

Illinois NRCS Success stories
Illinois NRCS Feature Stories
 
Notice to Hispanic and/or Women Farmers or Ranchers

Attention Hispanic and Women Farmers & Ranchers

If you, or someone you know, believe the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has improperly denied you farm loan benefits between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic or female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation.

Claims must be filed between September 24, 2012 and March 25, 2013 to be considered for cash payment or loan forgiveness. If you think you might be eligible to file a claim, please access the Farmer and Rancher Call Center or Website:
1-888-508-4429 or www.farmerclaims.gov

For guidance, you may contact an attorney or other legal service provider in your community. If you are currently represented by an attorney regarding allegations of discrimination or in a lawsuit claiming discrimination, you should contact your attorney regarding this claims process. USDA cannot provide legal advice.

USDA News Release


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