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February Montana Snowpack Falls Slightly from Last Month

February Montana Snowpack Falls Slightly from Last Month

Snowpack finished January down slightly, 96 percent of median compared to 103 percent of median on Jan. 1, according to snow survey data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

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2013 Sage Grouse Initiative Tracking Success Report Released

2013 Sage Grouse Initiative Tracking Success Report Released

Sage Grouse Initiative: Tracking Success, a highly visual 44-page report, for the first time reveals the six secret ingredients to a paradigm for bringing back wildlife in trouble without a need for listing under the Endangered Species Act.

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Montana NRCS Conservation Update

Montana NRCS Conservation Update

The January 2013 issue of Montana Conservation Update quarterly newsletter is now available. In this issue read about prospects for a new Farm Bill, NRCS Conservation Programs in 2012 and 2013, and more.

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NRCS Changes Number of Snow Courses Used for Snowpack Monitoring

NRCS Changes Number of Snow Courses Used for Snowpack Monitoring

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program for Montana is announcing a reduction in the total number of snow courses it surveys during the 2013 water year from 134 to 95.

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NRCS Accepting Applications for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program

NRCS Accepting Applications for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) received $3.4 million for the Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program for 2013 and has set an application deadline for this funding cycle of Feb. 22, 2013. NRCS accepts applications year round.

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Claims Filing Period for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Who Claim Past Discrimination at USDA

Claims Filing Period for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Who Claim Past Discrimination at USDA

The United States Government is establishing a Claims Process to make available up to $1.33 billion or more to farmers who alleged discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) based on being female, or based on being Hispanic, in making or servicing farm loans during certain periods between 1981 and 2000. If you qualify and submit a timely claim, you could receive an award of up to $50,000 or up to $250,000 in cash, depending on the evidence that you submit. USDA will also provide a total of up to $160 million in debt relief to successful Claimants who currently owe USDA money for eligible farm loans. Successful Claimants may also receive an additional amount, equal to 25% of the combined cash award plus the principal amount of debt relief, to help pay federal taxes that may be owed. Those Eligible Must File Claims No Later Than March 25, 2013.

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