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NACD Blog: More Than 70 Years of Conservation: Little Indian Watershed Prepares for Its Next Chapter
By Nicole Poitra
10/20/2026
For more than 70 years, the Little Indian Watershed in southeast Nebraska has helped protect communities and agricultural land from flooding. What began as one of the nation’s early watershed projects in 1953 is now preparing for its next chapter.
USDA: Trump Administration Announces $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program
10/19/2026
Today, President Donald J. Trump, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers this harvest season to provide relief during temporary market disruptions and increased input costs.
Yahoo! News: Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
By Jana Rose Schleis
10/20/2026
Now some agriculture advocates are encouraging farmers and landowners to use a legal tool to ensure their land remains farmable. They believe the need is critical. At least 50 million acres of farmland in the Midwest is set to change hands by the end of the decade due in part to the average age of farmers and landowners.
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Lake Chelan Mirror: Agencies assess post-fire hazards across Little Giant burn area
| Entiat, WA | Pacific Region
10/15/2026
Cascadia Conservation District offers technical assistance to landowners affected by wildfires and can also offer financial assistance for post-fire recovery efforts like landscape rehabilitation. Okanogan County Long Term Recovery can help those impacted by wildfire with disaster case management, rebuilding assistance and support.
USDA-NRCS: Fridays on the Farm: Building a Dream Silvopasture
By Audrina Lange | Louisianna | South Central Region
10/16/2026
This Friday meet Mike and Becky Jordan of Winn Parish, Louisiana, where they manage a sustainable, silvopasture system that supports livestock grazing with tree and forage production on their 80-acre operation, M and B Jordan Farm.
Farm Progress: Farmers do not need to struggle in isolation
By Kevin Schulz | Minnesota | North Central Region
10/16/2026
There are plenty of ears to turn to if you want someone to speak with. Maybe you’d be more willing to share things with people other than your family, friends or neighbors. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen recently highlighted the Minnesota Farm Advocate Program that for more than 40 years has provided a vital lifeline for farmers experiencing financial distress or natural disasters.
Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Districts: Nebraska’s NRDs Demonstrate Value of Flood-Control Infrastructure During Historic Rainfall
Lincoln, NE | Northern Plains Region
10/19/2026
Heavy rainfall across eastern Nebraska Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2026, put flood-control infrastructure to the test, demonstrating how Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
AP News: Napa Green Leverages $3M Grant to Empower Local Farmers with Conservation Planning & Funding Regenerative Practices
Napa, CA | Pacific Region
10/19/2026
Napa Green was recently awarded a $3 million Advancing Markets for Producers grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts. The grant directs over $2 million directly to local growers to implement regenerative practices in the Napa area.
Tri States Public Radio: Funding shortages and growing demand stall Illinois conservation efforts
By Nikoel Hytrek and Investigate Midwest | Illinois | North Central Region
10/21/2026
As a resource conservationist at the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, Downin’s goal and passion is to protect natural resources and support the agricultural community as she advises landowners about the resources and programs best suited to their needs.