News from June 2023
Granger on Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bills
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement as the Committee plans to continue Fiscal Year 2024 markups.
Committee Approves FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.
NRCS Issues FY2024 Call for Proposals for Source Water Protection Areas for Idaho
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho is seeking proposals to expand the number of eligible watersheds enrolled in the Environmental Quality Incentive Program-National Water Quality Initiative (EQIP-NWQI) for Fiscal Year 2024.
USDA NRCS Announces Nearly $15 Million Available to Protect and Improve Migratory Bird Habitat
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it is now accepting applications from agricultural producers for enrollment in a special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up.
Wildlife Practices Go 'Hand in Hand' with Soil Health
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Led by fifth generation operator Jon Bakehouse, the family farm may be best known in the area for its innovative soil health practices, but soon it will be home to more tree, shrub and pollinator plantings across the 750-acre farm.
NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey visits Mt. Hood SNOTEL
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
NRCS Associate Chief Louis Aspey visited Oregon in June 2023 to meet with NRCS' National Water and Climate Center (NWCC) and NRCS Portland Data Collection Office (DCO) staff, both part of the Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting (SSWSF) Program.
NRCS Texas partners with the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ to grow food with liberty and justice for all
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
For nearly a century, Texas native Opal Lee has been proving that growing good food never gets old.
Grow Your Stewardship
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
While there were many tough decisions for Matt Webber to make upon taking over his family’s poultry and grain operation in 2006, his decision to continue implementing conservation practices through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) wasn’t one of them.
Opening Statement: “A Review Of Title Vii: University Perspectives On Research And Extension Programs”
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII:
Committee Releases FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Committee Releases FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Defense Subcommittee.
Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.
Committee Approves FY24 Subcommittee Allocations
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Excerpt from Chairwoman Kay Granger's opening statement (as prepared):
Granger Remarks During Consideration of FY24 Subcommittee Allocations
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
As we begin debate on the subcommittee allocations, I would like to set the stage for how we got where we are today.
Granger at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Bill Full Committee Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
First, I want to thank Dr. Harris for his work on this bill that funds the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration.
Committee Releases FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Committee Releases FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Defense Subcommittee.
Harris at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Bill Full Committee Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Chairwoman Granger, and I want to commend your leadership in moving the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process forward.
Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies bill.