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NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Watershed Programs

National IDIQ Contract for A&E Services

May 6^th, 2026 2:00 PM

The objective of the webinar is to explain the purpose and limitations of the National IDIQ for A&E Services, identify stakeholder roles and responsibilities, explain the process of placing a task order, and provide guidance on administering task orders. Participants will better understand the current...

Best Management Practices Restoration Biochar Decision Support Systems Bioenergy Conservation Environmental Compliance Funding Opportunity Agriculture Technology

Intermediate

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

On-Farm Precision Experimentation with the Data-Intensive Farm Management (DFIM) Tool

April 30^th, 2026 1:30 PM

The Data-Intensive Farm Management (DFIM) Tool uses precision agriculture technology to design on-farm precision experiments, enabling farmers to increase profits by making data-driven management decisions. As part of a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), DFIM was enhanced to allow the tool to store,...

Best Management Practices Cropping Systems Ecosystem Farm Bill Decision Support Systems Farms Conservation Technology Farming Agriculture Animal Feed

Intermediate

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics

Livestock 101: Economics and Markets

April 15^th, 2026 1:00 PM

Livestock market basics presented by USDA economists for NRCS staff to better support livestock producers. This session will covers livestock sectors at a glance, markets, and general statistics and information.

Best Management Practices Management planning Pasture Management Economics Conservation Domestic Livestock Farming Agriculture Landowners Animal Feed

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

Wind Erosion Solutions: Surface Roughness, Soil Moisture, and Emergency Measures

March 26^th, 2026 2:00 PM

Participants will learn about the final two of five main strategies to solve the problem of wind erosion. These include: increasing soil surface roughness (ridges and clods) and increasing soil surface moisture. Topics will also include a brief overview of emergency measure to help mitigate an oncoming...

Ecosystem Soil and water conservation Soil Health Farms Environmental Compliance Soil Erosion Drought

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

Wind Erosion Solutions: Vegetation, Unsheltered Distance, Windbreaks, and Barriers

March 12^th, 2026 2:00 PM

Participants will learn about two of the five main strategies to solve the problem of wind erosion. These include; increasing growing green vegetation on the soil surface (crop biomass, cover crops, and permanent vegetation) and decreasing the unsheltered distance across the field through decreasing...

Air Quality Cropping Systems Ecosystem Soil and water conservation Soil Health Conservation Environmental Compliance Soil Erosion Farming Agriculture

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics

Livestock 101: Equines

March 10^th, 2026 1:00 PM

Livestock production basics are presented by field-based, farmer-serving university and producer-organization partners for NRCS staff to better support livestock producers. This session will covers equine nutrition and body condition, reproduction, health and biosecurity, animal and waste facilities,...

Best Management Practices Management planning Pasture Management Conservation Cattle Domestic Livestock Farming Agriculture Landowners Animal Feed

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

Wind Erosion Part 1: The Problem, Mechanisms, Residue, and Crop Rotation

March 5^th, 2026 2:00 PM

Participants will learn about the extent of the problem of wind erosion on cropland in the US, the main mechanisms of wind erosion at the soil particle level, and the first of five strategies to solve the problem; increasing high carbon residue through a proper crop rotation and good residue management. Participants...

Best Management Practices Management planning Air Quality Ecosystem Soil Health Decision Support Systems Conservation Environmental Compliance Soil Erosion Farming Agriculture Landowners

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

Implementing CEMA 216 - Updated Information January 2026

January 29^th, 2026 1:00 PM

The Soil Health Division has completed an update to the Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity-CEMA 216, to align and support NRCS national priorities. SHD has developed the streamlined CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing, revised EQIP payment scenarios, and updated support resources in January 2026...

Best Management Practices Management planning Cropping Systems Ecosystem Farm Bill Soil and water conservation Soil Health Decision Support Systems Conservation Environmental Compliance Soil Farming Agriculture

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Soil Divisions

Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA) 204 Adaptive Management for Soil Health

January 28^th, 2026 11:00 AM

The Soil Health Division has completed the Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity-CEMA 204 Adaptive Management for Soil Health, CEMA 204 is the evaluation and monitoring of soil health management strategies to inform conservation planning. This webinar will provide overall details and guidance...

Best Management Practices Management planning Cropping Systems Ecosystem Farm Bill Soil and water conservation Soil Health Environmental Compliance Soil Farming Agriculture

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics

Livestock 101: What Every Conservation Professional Needs to Know About Livestock Production

April 3^rd, 2025 1:00 PM

Livestock production fundamentals is a series of 8 webinars focused on providing livestock information to NRCS staff, partners, technical service providers, and other conservation professionals. These sessions will benefit anyone looking to become familiar with the principles of livestock production...

CRP Sustainability and Climate Ecosystem Community Assistance Soil Manure Management Nutrient Management Sustainability Farms Conservation Health Cattle Domestic Livestock Farming Agriculture Landowners Professional Development Animal Feed

NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics

Supporting Organic Transition: CPA 138 and DIA 140 for Technical Service Providers

March 5^th, 2025 1:00 PM

This webinar will provide an in-depth look at Conservation Planning Activity (CPA) 138: Conservation Plan Supporting Organic Transition and Design and Implementation Activity (DIA) 140: Transition to Organic Design, two key practices that support organic producers and aid in the organic transition process....

Climate Soil Sustainability Conservation Agriculture Sustainability and Climate

Scientific Topics

Agronomic and Economic Considerations for the Business Case of Adopting Soil Health Management Systems

February 9^th, 2021 2:00 PM

Participants will learn agricultural production factors along combination with economic considerations for evaluating profitability of adopting Soil Health Management Systems. Information in this webinar is based on the potential soil health benefits of various alternatives to conventional tillage...

Resource Economics Soil Health

Scientific Topics

Soil Health in Organic High Tunnels

January 27^th, 2021 2:00 PM

The webinar "Soil Health in Organic Tunnels" is the final installment in a three-part series on organic management of high tunnels, featuring insights from experts across different growing regions. Speakers Dr. Cary Rivard, Dr. Krista Jacobsen, and Dr. Julie Grossman share their research and experiences...

Soil Health Organic Agriculture

Scientific Topics

Cover Crops, Herbs, and Cut Flowers for Pollination and Pest Management

January 26^th, 2021 2:00 PM

Join us for this webinar as we discuss which cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers best support pollinators, predators, parasitoids, and have extra value for culinary or ornamental use. Cover crops, herbs, and cut flowers provide forage and nesting sites for pollinators and natural enemies of crop...

Insects & Pollinators Pest Management

Scientific Topics

Rotations and Management Strategies in Organic High Tunnels

December 16^th, 2020 2:00 PM

Join this webinar to learn about opportunities to include cover crops in high tunnel rotations and the potential impacts. This second in a three-part series focused on organic management of high tunnels will discuss rotations and the use of cover crops. Speakers will describe crop rotations from...

Cropping Systems Organic Agriculture

Scientific Topics

Helping Farmers Help the Land Through Climate Smart Farming

December 10^th, 2020 1:00 PM

The climate is changing which affects how we farm. Join this webinar to learn about how farmers can adapt to those changes by improving natural resources. The climate is changing in different ways across the United States. Participate in this webinar training to learn about how the climate has changed...

Climate Change Soil Health

Scientific Topics

Conservation Innovation Grants: Successful Grazing Lands - Innovation to Implementation

December 9^th, 2020 1:30 PM

Join us as we discuss how a well-planned and executed Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) on Grazing Lands demonstrated innovative techniques of establishing and grazing native warm season grasses for combined benefits to grazing livestock and ground nesting wildlife. See how the results have been...

Domestic Livestock Pasture Management

Scientific Topics

Establishment and Management of Habitat for Monarchs and Its Value for Other Wildlife

December 2^nd, 2020 2:00 PM

With a focus on monarchs in the southeastern U.S. and NRCS conservation planning, learn about key considerations for establishing and managing monarch habitat using Farm Bill programs. This third webinar in a three part series focused on monarchs in the Southeast is designed for NRCS conservation...

Fish & Wildlife Insects & Pollinators

Scientific Topics

Essential Aspects of Monarch Habitat in the Southeast

November 4^th, 2020 2:00 PM

With a focus on monarchs in the southeastern U.S., learn about the specific habitat needs of larvae and adults, including details on host and nectar plants and their ecology. In this second webinar in a three part series focused on monarchs in the southeast, NRCS planners and community conservationists...

Fish & Wildlife Insects & Pollinators

Scientific Topics

PFAS - What's in your water?

October 30^th, 2020 2:30 PM

What compounds are all around us and have been around since the 1940s? These compounds are used for stain and water-repellents, non-stick surfaces, cleaning products, fire-fighting foam and a wide range of other products. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of nearly 5,000 human-made...

Water Quality

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