On-Demand Webinars

Following is a list of all on-demand webinars available for viewing.

Forest Resources of the United States, 2017 - Supporting the 2020 RPA Assessment [View Now]

Jun 11, 2019 11:00 am
Forest Resources of the United States, 2017: A Technical Document Supporting the Forest Service 2020 RPA Assessment....

Conservation Innovation Grants - On Farm Trials [View Now]

May 29, 2019 3:00 pm
Participants will join to learn about a new opportunity included in the 2018 Farm Bill that provides eligible entities an opportunity to apply, to collaborate with NRCS, to implement innovative on-farm conservation activities, and then evaluate their impact. On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials On-Farm Trials supports more widespread adopti...

The shiny-capped Ganoderma species of the United States [View Now]

May 29, 2019 1:00 pm
This webinar will cover identification and management of Ganoderma species in the Southeast....

ReCarbonizing Row Crop Ag Lands Evidence based mgmt. strategies to increase soil carbon and promote financial resilience for farmers [View Now]

May 28, 2019 2:00 pm
This webinar, led by Justin Mount, explores tools and strategies to help farmers engage with USDA Climate Hubs, focusing on the services they offer. It also covers rainfall variability, the Soil Conditioning Index, and how to use the Integrated Erosion Tool (IET) to model farming systems and promote sustainable practices. ...

Managing Oak Forests for Northern Bobwhite Quail [View Now]

May 28, 2019 2:00 pm
The southeastern United States has millions of acres of oak dominated forests that have a closed canopy with limited herbaceous and shrub understory that northern bobwhite require. However, research has demonstrated that with adequate overstory thinning, and the use of frequent prescribed fire, these forests can support populations of Northern Bobw...

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi - Implications for Management and Conservation Planning [View Now]

May 7, 2019 2:00 pm
Participants will join this webinar is to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the soil ecosystem, and what management practices will result in healthier soil and ecosystems leading to a well-functioning microbial community in the soil. A discussion of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) including what th...

Invasive bamboo management in the southeastern U.S. [View Now]

Apr 24, 2019 1:00 pm
This webinar will cover identification and management of invasive bamboo species in the Southeast. ...

Aligning Soil and Human Health [View Now]

Apr 9, 2019 2:00 pm
Participants will join to learn how the four “C”s that connect soil and human health--Climate, Critters, Cuisine and Community--and identify farm-level practices that promote health for humans and the environment. Soil management practices can positively or negatively impact human health. In this webinar, we will discuss the four interconne...

Benefits of Intercropping in Organic Systems [View Now]

Apr 2, 2019 3:00 pm
Join this webinar to learn how intercropping can be successfully utilized in organic cropping systems. Intercropping—growing one crop close to or between other crops—is a production tool that can provide multiple benefits to producers. Intercropping can reduce tillage, increase opportunities to include cover crops in a rotation and can he...

Timber Tax Filing for the 2018 Tax Year [View Now]

Apr 2, 2019 1:00 pm
To help the private forest landowners, foresters, loggers and timber businesses with their 2018 tax return filings and planning this one-hour webinar will discuss the timber-related income tax reporting rules, including the latest major new law changes affecting timber transactions....

Charting a Path for Cover Crops with the Cover Crop Chart [View Now]

Apr 1, 2019 1:00 pm
Join to learn about the cover crop chart's strengths and weaknesses and the research behind the development. Interest in cover crops by agricultural producers has increased the need for information regarding the suitability of crops for addressing different production and natural resource goals. To help address this need, staff at the USDA Agric...

Carbon, Crops and Covers [View Now]

Mar 25, 2019 1:00 pm
Participants will join to determine the role carbon plays in crop rotations with cover crops. Participate in this training to learn how carbon enters the plant and ultimately the soil. Also, learn where the carbon is located in a plant and the role exudates or rhizodeposition plays. Managing carbon with a systems approach. ...

Wildlife and Woodlands: 2019 Woodland Stewards series 4 of 4 [View Now]

Mar 14, 2019 7:00 pm
Managing wildlife is commonly ranked as a primary objective among landowners. This session will introduce basic wildlife management principles and concepts and provide information on habitat requirements of various wildlife that occur across the region. 4th of 4 webinars in the 2019 Series...

Capitalizing on Soil Health Benefits: A California Farmers Perspective [View Now]

Mar 12, 2019 2:00 pm
The webinar "Capitalizing on Soil Health Benefits: A California Farmer's Perspective" features Scott Park, a first-generation farmer, discussing his transition to soil health-driven farming California's Sacramento Valley. He shares his holistic approach, emphasizing cover cropping, minimal tillage, crop rotation, and organic practices that have led...

Identifying and managing woodland threats: 2019 Woodland Stewards series 3 of 4 [View Now]

Mar 7, 2019 7:00 pm
Threats to your woodland can come in many sizes and shapes; disease, insects, invasive plants, and any combination of these three categories. In this session, our team of experts will introduce you to a few basic pest principles, present a model example of each threat, and offer some simple practices to help ensure your woodland remains healthy and...