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State Web Site.
Top Wetland Program Restores 2.6 Million Acres in 20 Years
The NRCS celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the Wetlands
Reserve Program, the nation's largest federal wetlands
conservation effort. |
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Natural Resources Drought Assistance for Farmers/Ranchers
Jeffrey Zimprich, State Conservationist, of USDA’s Natural
Resources Conservation Service, Huron, says field offices around
the state are ready to provide information and assistance to
farmers hit hard by the drought. NRCS administers a number of
Farm Bill programs that provide technical and financial
assistance to farmers and ranchers to install conservation
practices.
Zimprich said, “The prolonged and extreme heat temperatures
coupled with lack of rain is creating situations in some areas
of South Dakota where some producers may be forced to make
critical changes to their operation.” The South Dakota
Governor’s Drought Task Force web site is an excellent
resource:
http://drought.sd.gov/. NRCS is also encouraging producers
seeking advice to contact their district conservationist at the
local field office. |
Drought Assistance
$300,000 WHIP Assistance
Easement Holders Options
SD Drought Tool
link to
SD Governor's Drought Task
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Rainfall Simulator Shows Importance of Soil Health
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The South Dakota
Rainfall Simulator provides a "seeing is
believing" demonstration of how
practices such as no-till farming, cover
crops, and prescribed grazing benefit
soil health and improve the water cycle
on cropland and rangeland across the
state. No-till cropland and
rangeland managed with prescribed
grazing increase infiltration and reduce
runoff and sedimentation. This
demonstration includes discussion of
topics such as infiltration, aggregate
stability, soil structure, and the
relationship of these properties to
runoff, erosion, and water quantity.
You may view the rainfall simulator in
action by clicking on the link below. |
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Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
Rainfall Simulator (Table Top) Demonstration
Soils Health Page |
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Farmers and
ranchers who believe they suffered discrimination when applying for a
farm loan have the opportunity to receive compensation. Up to $50,000 is
available to those who can demonstrate denial of a loan or loan
servicing. |
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