AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Thursday Mar 12th, 2026

Less Paperwork, More Time in the Field

Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s new technology initiative aims to simplify farm program reporting while gaining industry backing.

Monday Jan 12th, 2026

USDA Sets Conservation Deadline

California Ag Today
A January 15, 2026 batching deadline aims to ensure fair access to USDA conservation funding.

Friday Jan 9th, 2026

January 15 Key for Farmers

Southeast Regional Ag News
NRCS is urging producers to plan ahead for the first funding round of major conservation initiatives.

Wednesday Nov 5th, 2025

New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops

California Ag Today
Ever wish choosing a cover crop was a little easier? Well, farmers across the West now have some help.

Thursday Oct 16th, 2025

New Online Tool Helps Growers Choose Cover Crops

California Ag Today
A first-of-its-kind resource gives growers in the Western U.S. customized cover-crop recommendations based on their goals, soil, and climate.

Monday Jun 16th, 2025

NRCS Customer Service Efficiency

Line on Agriculture
The agency is working to make customer service more efficient using mobile service technology.

Wednesday Oct 30th, 2024

Grazing and bees

Idaho Ag Today
Livestock Grazing Makes More Habitat for Native Bees.

Tuesday Oct 10th, 2023

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emphasizes Climate-Smart Applications

Line on Agriculture
Head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby

Thursday Sep 14th, 2023

Conservation Innovation Grants Program Sign-Ups Open

Line on Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Terry Cosby outlines the Conservation Innovation Grants Program. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2023.

Tuesday Aug 23rd, 2022

Water Conservation Help for Tree Nut Growers From NRCS

California Tree Nut Report

Wednesday Dec 15th, 2021

NWQI Dec 15

California Ag Today

Tuesday Apr 6th, 2021

NRCS Incentives for Almond Growers

California Tree Nut Report

Tuesday Mar 7th, 2017

Water Supply Forecast

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Great news for Ag in latest Water Supply Forecast

Thursday May 22nd, 2014

Conversation With State Conservationist

Farm of the Future
On last week's Washington Association of Wheat Growers Conservation Tour I had the opportunity to visit with Washington Natural Resource Conservation Service State Conservationist Roylene Rides-at-the-Door about the benefits of bringing out National leaders from USDA and NRCS to see how programs were working on the ground.