January 3, 2026 Issue, Page 10 of 10

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10• SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 The Elk City News Nationwide CSP, EQIP application deadline set for Jan. 15 LYONS, NEBRASKA – Farmers willingness to implement additional and ranchers interested in signing practices. up for the Conservation Stewardship EQIP offers assistance for single Program (CSP) and Environmental practices or projects to help pro- Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ducers address a particular resource have until Jan. 15 to submit initial concern. Several structural practic- paperwork. es, such as terraces, can be funded Although the U.S. Department through EQIP as well. of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Through both programs, the ap- Conservation Service (NRCS) pro- plying producer will develop a con- grams allow for continuous sign-up, servation plan with support from the agency is implementing this na- local NRCS staff to ensure the im- tional batching period to ensure pro- plemented practices benefit natural Western Technology Center Practical Nursing Graduation Picture ducers have access to funding and resources and meet the applicant’s support following the government conservation goals. shutdown. Administered by NRCS, CSP and EQIP provide financial and technical Clay Govier, a corn and soybean producer from Broken Bow, Nebras- ka, has used CSP and EQIP to help Western Technology Center Celebrates 52nd assistance for producers implement- implement no-till practices, cover ing conservation practices while maintaining agricultural production. “CSP and EQIP are voluntary crops, and nutrient management, and install moisture meters. “CSP and EQIP have been great Practical Nursing Graduation programs designed to help produc- programs to help cover some of the Western Technology Center cel- backgrounds but with the goal of Williams. The criteria for the honor ers meet their conservation goals cost of adopting practices that have an ebrates its 52nd Class of Practical being a difference-maker. These stu- society includes maintaining an aver- while maintaining their bottom upfront expense, but a long-term ben- Nursing students and the impact dents navigated through their career age A, staying within the attendance lines,” said Andrew Tonnies, policy efit,” Govier said. “The local NRCS of- that Practical Nursing graduates training journey with intense class- policy, and exhibiting leadership associate with the Center for Rural fice has been helpful and easy to work have had on the healthcare industry room instruction, exams and clinical qualities. Affairs. “The financial support pro- with to develop a conservation plan in western Oklahoma and beyond. rotations. Another program tradition is se- vided through these programs is that works for my farm.” Twenty-two recently completed the As WTC commits to “educating lecting the overall Student of the Year. especially important given the tight Farmers interested in applying for program and are now preparing to people for success”, the following This student has high academic per- profit margins producers are facing.” either program are encouraged to take their licensure exam (NCLEX) students earned membership into formance, shows great compassion CSP is designed to reward pro- contact their local NRCS office. Ap- and advance into the next steps in the National Technical Honor So- and ethics for the art of nursing, and ducers for new and existing con- plications for the recently launched health care. ciety: Bobbie Corbin, Kaidee Hem- displays several leadership character- servation activities across an entire Regenerative Pilot Program will also Fifteen months ago, a group of mor, Cassandra Martinez, Madison istics in the clinical area. This year’s operation. To be eligible, applicants be accepted during this time. A list strangers walked through the doors Martinez, Casey Pickens, Lauran Student of the Year is Anny Unruh must demonstrate they are current- of local offices can be found at nrcs. of Western Technology Center and Raab, Jaqueline Salais-Arvizo, Alexa (Hydro). ly addressing priority resource con- usda.gov/contact/find-a-service- WTC Practical Nursing Student into the Practical Nursing classroom. Shaddix, Shawna Stewart, Anny Un- Congratulations to WTC’s 52nd cerns on their farm or ranch and a center. of the Year, Anny Unruh The students came from various ruh, Kenzie Waggoner, and Jequita Class of Practical Nursing Graduates! ELK CITY We want to wish you a great season! We hope We hope each of you have a great season! you have Elk City Nursing Home a great 301 N. Garrett, Elk City 580-225-2811 *UHDW3ODLQV 1DWLRQDO%DQN 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | gpbankok.com 2017 W. Third | 1300 S. Main | Elk City Wal-Mart | gpbankok.com 580-225-2265 580.243.0466 year! Good Luck Teams! Good Luck Area Teams! :UG6W 1210 S. Main St, Elk City (ON&LW\2. 580-225-0100   Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. www.elksupply.com ZZZSL]]DKXWFRP ELK CITY: 2714 W. 3rd St. • 102 S. 580-225-2580 Main St.•580.225.2580 https//www.fnbec.bank &DUU\RXW‡&XUEVLGH‡'HOLYHU\ Carry-out • Hut Lane • Delivery SAYRE: 711 NE Highway 66 • 580-928-2580