USDA Newswire Report News
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.
Secretary Tom Vilsack Visits Greeley Evans School District
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Greeley-Evans School District 6 in northern Colorado was honored and excited to welcome Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Maplewood Elementary School on March 22.
Public Input Sought – Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 18
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Wake County government, and the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina are seeking public input on Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 18.
Indiana Grazing Bites April 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
I’m usually glad to be past April Fools Day. In the past, too many found it way too entertaining to try and spoof someone into believing something untrue.
Public Input Sought – Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 5A
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Wake County government, and the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina are beginning the planning process to develop a Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for the rehabilitation needs of Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 5A (Site No. 5A), also known as Page Lake Dam.
Oklahoma Announces 2nd EQIP Signup for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for Climate Smart Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Kristina "Tina" Jerome, Acting State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), announced a second sign up for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Rhode Island State Technical Team meeting to be held Tues., April 18, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The State Technical Team is an advisory committee to NRCS. Many important decisions about conservation programs are made at the state level, and NRCS professionals give strong consideration to Team recommendations.
Announcing Application Deadline for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry through the Inflation Reduction Act and CSP Classic
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
We are now accepting additional applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as CSP Classic.
NRCS Announces the 30-day signup period for 2023 Inflation Reduction Act funding
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the 30-day open application window, ending on May 3, for farmers, ranchers, and landowners to sign up for USDA conservation funding.
May 1, 2023 deadline for Whitman County Conservation Funding
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Palouse River Watershed Partnership is pleased to announce $500,000 in conservation easement funding assistance for permanent land conservation in Whitman County through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Interested in applying for a CIG? Then watch how a past recipient used their grant to rejuvenate the community one seed at a time.....
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
2019 CIG recipient Groundwork Elizabeth is a non-profit that works within the city of Elizabeth and the surrounding communities to develop program and projects that educate, improve, and enhance the urban environment.
North Carolina Forester Received Longleaf Pine Coalition Honor
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Members of the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina (N.C.) attended the award ceremony for Mr. Joe Dietzel of Caldwell-Dietzel Farms LLC. Mr. Dietzel was given the honor of being inducted into the N.C. Longleaf Coalition Honor Roll.
Interested in applying for a CIG? Then watch how a past recipient used their grant to rejuvenate the community one seed at a time.....
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
2019 CIG recipient Groundwork Elizabeth is a non-profit that works within the city of Elizabeth and the surrounding communities to develop program and projects that educate, improve, and enhance the urban environment.
North Carolina Forester Received Longleaf Pine Coalition Honor
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Members of the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina (N.C.) attended the award ceremony for Mr. Joe Dietzel of Caldwell-Dietzel Farms LLC. Mr. Dietzel was given the honor of being inducted into the N.C. Longleaf Coalition Honor Roll.
Creating Dynamic Wildlife Habitats
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
In Chetek, Wisconsin, Terry Elwood manages a diverse range of landscapes.
Laura Hooten-Broyles: Success Comes in the Form of Hard Work
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Growing up, Laura Hooten-Broyles knew one thing: hard work would put food on the table and a roof over your head.
Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend April Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend the fifth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on April 18, 2023.
New Framework Guides Conservation Action on America’s Central and Eastern Grasslands and Savannas
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new plan to help guide voluntary conservation work over the next five years across 25 states, including over seven million acres of new conservation practices on productive working lands.
USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the appointment of 15 new members and five returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).
Food Safety Do's and Don'ts for Ramadan
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
A blessed Ramadan to all those who celebrate! As the month of fasting in Islam begins, families are looking forward to gathering for community and home-cooked meals.