News from May 2023
USDA Announces New Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board Members
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed two new members of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors, which oversees the Federal crop insurance program available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country.
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Coriander from Guatemala
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh coriander (Coriandrum sativum) for consumption from Guatemala into the United States.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Celery from United Kingdom
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh celery (Apium graveolens) for consumption from United Kingdom into the United States.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Pumpkin, Squash, and Tetsukabuto from Brazil into the Continental United States
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment (PRA) and risk management document (RMD) for the importation of fresh pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), squash (Cucurbita maxima), and the interspecific hybrid var tetsukabuto (C. moschata x C. maxima) from Brazil into the continental United States.
Urban Agriculture Thrives as Utah Nonprofit Looks Ahead to Future Growth
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The 1.4 acres of Wasatch Community Gardens’ (WCG) Green Phoenix Farm sits nestled in the center of downtown Salt Lake City, surrounded by pavement on three sides and an abandoned lot.
USDA, NRCS in New Hampshire Announces EQIP Signup under the Organic Transition Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA, NRCS) in New Hampshire has announced today the dates for a special signup under the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) in the Granite State.
NRCS Texas announces new and additional FY23 conservation assistance funding opportunities
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced new and additional fiscal year (FY) 2023 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
NRCS to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to assist producers transitioning to organic production.
USDA, NRCS in New Hampshire Announces EQIP Signup under the Organic Transition Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA, NRCS) in New Hampshire has announced today the dates for a special signup under the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) in the Granite State.
NRCS Texas announces new and additional FY23 conservation assistance funding opportunities
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced new and additional fiscal year (FY) 2023 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
NRCS to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to assist producers transitioning to organic production.
Black Loam Capstone Conference Being Held May 19 and 20
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Legacy Taste of the Garden and their partners are hosting the second annual Black Loam Conference May 19 and 20 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in downtown Indianapolis.
NRCS Announces New Organic Transition, CSP Signups in Iowa
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking new Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications now in local NRCS field offices.
Sign-Up Period Extended for Inflation Reduction Act Funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is extending the sign-up date for the previously announced Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
Partnership is key for conservation success in Indiana
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) announced its 2022 conservation accomplishments.
NRCS Texas Watershed Program Schedules Quarterly Update
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Texas Watershed Program staff has scheduled a quarterly conference call for May 25, 2023, to keep watershed sponsors and others interested in the Texas watershed program up-to-date on current and upcoming program activity.
Federal Funding Available to Assist Nebraska’s Agricultural Producers Transitioning to Organic
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Through the Organic Transition Initiative, NRCS Nebraska is accepting applications until June 15, 2023, from interested landowners for eligible conservation practices.