Louisiana GLCI

Louisiana GLCI Awarded Federal Funding to Expand Producer-Led Grazing Education and Technical Assistance [BATON ROUGE, La. — October 27, 2026] — The Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (LGLCI) has been selected to receive one of 21 subawards as part of the National Grazing Lands Coalition's (NatGLC) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) Grant. According to NatGLC, "the funding, provided through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), will support 21...

No-till drilling is a technique of planting crops or pasture forages without disturbing the soil through tillage. There are many benefits to no-till planting, including reduced soil erosion and increased soil organic matter. The 5 Soil Health Principles are important to consider when establishing a forage management system on your farm. Keep the soil covered Minimize disturbance Maintain plant diversity Keep a living root Integrate livestock Cattle farmer Hayden LeJeune said, “My favorite...

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-based approach...