USDA Newswire Report News
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Mississippi Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Mississippi residents in six counties (Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, and Sharkey) due to the impact of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on March 24, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Engaging Community Volunteers Helps Reduce Food Insecurity in Montana
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Growing Together Montana provided mini-grants of up to $2,000 to Master Gardeners and communities to start, convert or maintain gardens for the purpose of donating fruits and vegetables to food pantries or other organizations.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income California residents in seven counties (Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne) recovering from the impact of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Feb. 21, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Food Help on the Way for Arkansas Households Hit by Tornadoes and Severe Storms
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Approximately 7,000 families in Cross and Pulaski County affected by recent tornadoes and severe storms will soon be able to receive food packages containing nutritious, high-quality foods that are 100% grown and produced on farms in the U.S. – known as USDA Foods.
Three Days in Michigan
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
Prairie Pothole Region Receives Four Million in Water Bank Funds
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) NRCS has been granted four million dollars toward landowner enrollment in the Water Bank Program (WBP).
Earth Team Volunteers Help NRCS Accomplish its Mission
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is honoring South Dakota’s Earth Team (ET) volunteers and celebrating their many contributions to natural resource protection during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22.
Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Supports Forestry and Wildlife Conservation in Northeastern Wisconsin
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Northeast Wisconsin Forestry and Wildlife Partnership project has been developed through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership (JCLRP) to address wildfire threats, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Earth Team volunteers: Helping NRCS Texas accomplish its mission
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is recognizing Earth Team volunteer efforts throughout the nation during April 16-22, 2023, for National Volunteer Week.
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers in Arkansas Impacted by Recent Storms and Tornadoes
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and severe storms that caused widespread and extensive destruction across those states.
Earth Team Volunteers Help NRCS Accomplish its Mission
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is honoring New Mexico’s Earth Team volunteers and celebrating their many contributions to natural resource protection during National Volunteer week, April 16-22.
Alabama NRCS Announces Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Project Final Sign-up Opportunity
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announces a second fiscal year 2023 sign-up for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Project called The Sustaining Gains in Longleaf Pine Restoration through Coordinated Cogongrass Control project.
USDA/NRCS Announces Land Cooperative Agreement for Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, Inc.
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced awards of $12 million in cooperative agreements for 49 projects that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.
Conservation partners to target salmon habitat on the Middle Fork Nooksack River
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Lummi Indian Business Council is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and partners through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to provide financial and technical assistance for landowners and producers to improve salmon habitat in the Middle Fork Nooksack River Porter Reach in the northern Puget Sound area.
USDA/NRCS Announces Two Conservation Innovation Grants in Climate-Smart Agriculture Awards for LSU
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture.
NRCS Awarding Conservation Innovation Grants to Support Three Virginia Projects
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Three projects proposed by Virginia applicants have been approved for partial funding by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which announced its latest round of national Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs) last week in Washington, D.C.
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Pennsylvania is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
$165,000 available to conserve at-risk wildlife and Nevada’s rangelands through the Working Lands for Wildlife program
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
USDA’s Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) uses a win-win approach to systematically target conservation efforts to improve agricultural and forest productivity and enhance wildlife habitat on working landscapes.
Application Sign-Up Deadline Extended for Urban Agriculture Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama announced an extension to the deadline to submit applications for the Urban Agriculture Initiative The new application deadline will be Monday, May 15, 2023.
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin Impacted by Recent Storms and Tornadoes
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Agricultural operations in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and severe storms that caused widespread and extensive destruction across those states.