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Industrial Hemp History and Agronomy
July 28th, 2020 2:00 PM
Join us to learn about the early days of industrial hemp as a crop in the United States. The discussion will also feature two university researchers who will discuss the growing popularity of industrial hemp today, the agronomic considerations when growing industrial hemp, including optimal growing...
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Environmental Markets and Conservation Finance
June 30th, 2020 2:00 PM
This webinar will highlight projects in the national environmental markets and conservation finance priority area of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This program was established to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies for U.S....
Conservation Innovation Grants: Air Quality
April 2nd, 2020 2:00 PM
Participants will learn about three successful air quality Conservation Innovation Grant projects in order to better understand the latest technology available for addressing air emissions from enclosed animal housing. The presenters will describe their projects, the lessons learned about the various...
Introducing a One-Stop Resource for Wind Erosion, Air Quality, and Dust Mitigation
September 20th, 2019 12:00 PM
Participants will learn about a new one-stop resource for air quality, dust mitigation, wind erosion and available resources to support on-the-ground conservation. An introduction to the newly published Dust Mitigation Handbook – a collaborative project between the USDA Southern Plains and Southwest...
Soil Health Pays
July 16th, 2019 2:00 PM
What does resilience really mean on today’s farms? In this insightful webinar, long-time Iowa farmer Wayne Fredericks walks us through a decades-long journey of change—from conventional tillage to a full embrace of conservation practices. Starting with an unplanned experiment in no-till soybeans...
Equipment for Mechanical Cultivation
March 5th, 2019 3:00 PM
Join this webinar to learn about equipment and techniques for precision mechanical weed control. Weed management is often cited as the top production challenge in organic systems, and organic growers primarily manage weeds with soil disturbance. This method of weed control can be counterproductive...
Managing Cover Crops and No-till to Reduce Pest Problems
March 13th, 2018 2:00 PM
This webinar will focus on how a producer can manage their cover crops and no-till systems to reduce pest problems, e.g. voles and slugs. This webinar is the second in a series to help producers and conservationists determine what can be done to manage the habitat of potential pest. Timing of...
Discovering How Cover Crops Impact Cropland Habitat for Pests: Voles, Slugs, and Other Pests
February 13th, 2018 2:00 PM
This webinar will focus on how cover crops can create habitat for pests like voles and slugs. It is Part 1 of a 2 part series. Pest problems like voles, slugs and army worms tend to be cyclical in nature and can have dramatic impacts when there's an outbreak. Understanding the role that cover crops...
Innovative Organic Weed Control
February 2nd, 2018 3:00 PM
This webinar has been prerecorded and will be available for viewing on demand. Join this webinar to learn about innovative weed control options for organic producers.
An Introduction to the Agricultural Air Quality Conservation Measures Reference Guides
December 13th, 2017 2:30 PM
Webinar participants will learn about two documents that can assist in selecting appropriate strategies and Conservation Practice Standards when an air quality resource concern has been identified. For more information, visit the NRCS Air Quality webpage: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs...
Eastern Forest Pest Update
January 25th, 2017 2:00 PM
Learn the status and sources of additional information for management of several key diseases and insect pests of eastern forests.
Use of NRCS Conservation Practice Standards and Specifications
September 9th, 2015 2:00 PM
Participants will learn to use NRCS conservation practice standards to support the NRCS conservation planning process.
Wisconsin Edge-of-Field Monitoring Experience: Perspectives and Lessons Learned
August 12th, 2015 2:00 PM
Participants will learn how field conditions and the timing of field-management activities affect the quantity and quality of runoff from agricultural fields.
Forage Management for Livestock Production
July 8th, 2015 2:00 PM
Participants will learn how to balance forage supply with animal demand.
Environmental Evaluation Series No. 10: Planning for Cultural Resources Special Environmental Concerns and Making the NEPA Finding
December 10th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participate to learn how to identify, evaluate, and document on the NRCS-CPA-52, Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, the impacts of conservation actions on Cultural Resources; and how to properly document the NEPA finding.
Effective Use of Electric Fencing to Improve Grazing Management and Enhance Soil Health
November 19th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participants will gain a basic understanding of how temporary fencing is used in intensive grazing systems, and they will learn how proper operation and maintenance of equipment is key to successful management.
Basics of Pump and Pipeline Design and Selection in Irrigation Systems
September 24th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participants will learn the basics of pumps and pipelines that include types, hydraulics, characteristic curves, and selection, as well as power units, energy considerations, and economics and safety.
Environmental Evaluation Series No. 9: Planning for Essential Fish Habitat, Coastal Zones, and Coral Reef Special Environmental Concerns
September 23rd, 2014 2:00 PM
Participate to learn how to identify, evaluate, and document on the NRCS-CPA-52, Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, the impacts of conservation actions on Essential Fish Habitat, Coastal Zones, and Coral Reefs.
Agricultural Working Lands and Wildlife: Waterbird Conservation and Rice Agriculture
September 18th, 2014 2:00 PM
Join Dr. Chris Elphick and Dr. Mark Reynolds for an in-depth look at how agricultural landscapes, particularly rice fields, can play a critical role in waterbird conservation. Hosted by the NRCS National Wildlife Team, this webinar explores cutting-edge research and real-world conservation strategies...
Environmental Evaluation Series No. 8: Planning for Clean Air Act Special Environmental Concerns
September 9th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participate to learn how to identify, evaluate, and document on the NRCS-CPA-52, Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, the impacts of conservation actions on Clean Air Act.
 

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