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NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics, Watershed Programs
National IDIQ Contract for A&E Services
May 6th, 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 30th, 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 15th, 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 26th, 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 12th, 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 10th, 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 5th, 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 29th, 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 28th, 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
Scientific Topics
Your Manure Matters: Help Build the National Picture with ManureDB
January 21st, 2026 11:00 AM
ManureDB is a national database designed to collect, organize, and share manure nutrient data from across the country. It helps producers, planners, and researchers better understand manure nutrient characteristics. By contributing data, NRCS staff and partners help build a more complete picture of...
Best Management Practices Agriculture Nutrient Management
NRCS Programs, Scientific Topics
Livestock 101: What Every Conservation Professional Needs to Know About Livestock Production
April 3rd, 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
Scientific Topics
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...
Pest Management Organic Agriculture
Scientific Topics
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.
Resource Assessment FOTG & Planning
Scientific Topics
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.
Water Management Water Quality
Scientific Topics
Forage Management for Livestock Production
July 8th, 2015 2:00 PM
Participants will learn how to balance forage supply with animal demand.
Domestic Livestock Pasture Management
Scientific Topics
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.
FOTG & Planning Environmental Compliance
Scientific Topics
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.
FOTG & Planning Environmental Compliance
Scientific Topics
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...
Wetlands Fish & Wildlife
Scientific Topics
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.
FOTG & Planning Environmental Compliance
Scientific Topics
USDA NRCS Honey Bee Monitoring Training
May 29th, 2014 2:00 PM
Participants will learn how to conduct monitoring required for the 2014 Honey Bee Habitat Effort in the Northern Great Plains and Great Lakes states.
Resource Assessment Insects & Pollinators
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