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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
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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. |
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For more
Illinois Success Stories |
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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. |
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National Press Release
Soil Health website |
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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.
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The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership
in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural
resources and environment.
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