IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NRCS is hiring in Eads and Cheyenne Wells - applications close May 21, 2024 - read more below.
• CONTINUOUS CRP SIGNUP 61- Deadline July 31, 2024
• GRASSLAND CRP SIGNUP – POSTPONED
• CRP PRIMARY NESTING SEASON - March 15^th through July 15^th

Disclaimer: Information in this UPDATE is pertinent to Kiowa County FSA only. Producers reading this and that do not have FSA interest in Kiowa County are advised to contact their local FSA Office.

THE USDA SERVICE CENTER HAS A DROP BOX AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

CRP GRASSLAND SIGNUP

Still no word on when or if FSA will conduct a CRP Grasslands signup.

U.S. DROUGHT MONITOR

Prowers County has moved into a D2 Severe Drought intensity this week on the Drought Monitor. Kiowa County is on the drought author’s radar. There were some areas in the county, mostly SE of Eads that received some good moisture last week. If you would like to submit an drought impact report, go to https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx.

You can read more about this week's drought report here.

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NRCS is hiring!

NRCS is hiring in both the Cheyenne Wells and Eads offices. The jobs are posted to www.USAjobs.com website.

• Cheyenne Wells - 2 positions available, Program Assistant and Soil Conservation Technician.
• Eads - 1 position available, Soil Conservation Technician.

Read more about Program Assistant at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/790185000

Read more about Soil Conservation Technician at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/790062200

If you need the links emailed or would like to pick up a copy of the announcements, stop by the Eads Service Center and pick up a copy of the job announcements. The deadline to apply through USAjobs website is Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

RECEIVE USDA INFORMATION

There are many ways for our customers to receive up to date FSA and NRCS information. Below are different avenues to obtain information.

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Farmers.gov QR code

• Visit website www.Farmers.gov for up-to-date information for FSA/NRCS programs.
• Receive text messages - Text COKiowa to FSANow (372-669) to subscribe.
• Subscribe to GovDelivery emails: Visit www.fsa.usda.gov/subscribe or contact your local FSA Office.
• For information on programs visit our website located at www.fsa.usda.gov or like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the customers responsibility to know what programs and benefits are available.

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