On June 8, 2026, 27 attendees gathered to learn about what is required for Qualified Individuals (QIs) to do CEMA 216 soil tests for producers. The CEMA 216 test is required as part of the NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program. We began the day with classroom work to discuss the background information. What is RPP, what is CEMA 216, what is NRCS. RPP is the NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program. In December 2025, NRCS launched the NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program, a farmer first, outcomes

Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity (CEMA 216) is defined by USDA-NRCS* as quantitative testing for biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of soil using approved laboratory methods. CEMA 216 soil testing is a more extensive process vs. a standard soil test. It requires the assessment of five soil indicators: Soil Aggregation, Soil Carbon Cycling, Microbial Activity, Carbon Food Source, and Nitrogen Food Source; as well as Soil pH and texture.* This tes

Multiple management practices for Buttercup (Ranunculus sardous). Are invasive plants an indicator?

The pasture mealybug is a new introduced pest into the United States and it affected summer pastures and hayfields in southeastern Texas in 2025. It was found in Louisiana sugarcane fields in Vermilion and Iberia parishes in the fall of 2025.

The below attachment is the official application for the 2026 USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service programs, with a deadline of January 15th, 2026 to submit for the first round of funding. The file is available for download for anyone who is interested in applying for an NRCS program. For specific questions regarding the application, and to submit, please contact your local NRCS office . NRCS CPA-1200 Dec 2025. NRCS programs, such as EQIP and CSP, can be applied for ye

1 day grazing school takeways. Louisiana GLCI hosts education for grazing lands management for farmers and professionals. Grazing science, math, and how-to tips are often included.

Join us in Bossier City, LA January 21-23, 2026 for a three day Business of Grazing course, taught by Noble Research Institute and hosted by Louisiana GLCI. Learn how to increase the profitability of your farm and leave the land better than you found it. This course is limited to only 35 participants, so don’t wait to register. Registration is $295, which includes 3 full days of instruction and lunch. This course will be focused on classroom time, with some in-field work.

Louisiana GLCI's pasture walks are designed to provide in-person education and networking farmers with other farmers to see what's working for them, and also discuss challenges. Amy and Bubba Miller showed us their water system, electric fence setup, and discussed hay unrolling at their pasture walk.

Join us in Alexandria for a full day of learning from experts and networking with farmers from all over Louisiana!

Our August Prairie Graze Along brought together a diverse group of 50 farmers, ranchers, soil scientists, landscape architects,...

This Northeast Louisiana pasture walk just minutes from the West Monroe area is one to not miss!

ID characteristics and grazing Eastern Gamagrass in Louisiana

Witnessing baleage being made right here in Louisiana- why it works for the Miller family at Delta Dairy

Join us Saturday August 16 for a self-guided, laid back, all-day tour of four diverse prairie stops from Lafayette to Grand Coteau, Arnaudville, and Sunset.