Louisiana GLCI

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 testing is a...

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 year round. There...