News from 2023
USDA and World Wildlife Fund partner to deliver up to $1 million in Regional Conservation Partnership Program funding on Grazing Lands and Support for Farmers and Ranchers in South Dakota and Nebraska
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) are making one million dollars in financial assistance for livestock producers on grazing lands.
North Shore O’ahu Producers Encouraged to Apply for Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS) in the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) and the O‘ahu Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) are seeking producers and private landowners to apply for funding through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project, “O‘ahu North Shore Working Wetlands”.
USDA Funds Available to Improve Michigan Forest Habitat
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Private forestland owners in Michigan can receive conservation financial assistance through a partnership including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the American Bird Conservancy.
Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making Western communities more resilient to the impacts of drought and climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change, and build drought resilience in the West, which is supported in part by funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
NRCS celebrates Earth Day at the world's largest green gathering
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
For the 12th year in a row, NRCS exhibited at EarthX at Fair Park in Dallas April 12-23, 2023.
NRCS is Now Accepting Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Applications
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wyoming is currently accepting applications for enrollment into the Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) program.
Easier Enrollment in WIC Leads to Healthier Moms and Kids
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
WIC is one of the most powerful, evidence-based public health programs, setting moms, babies, and young kids up to be healthy and thrive.
Integrating Nutrition into Healthcare in the Midwest
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Can you imagine a day when healthcare is mostly proactive as opposed to reactive? Imagine if everyone has access to the vital conditions for health and wellbeing:
SNAP E&T Program Creates Opportunities and Incentivizes Work
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Most Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants who can work already do. SNAP’s food assistance benefits are critical to helping these workers put food on the table as the jobs they hold often pay low wages, offer unreliable hours, and don’t provide benefits like paid sick leave.
Estimating the State-Level Food Expenditure Series
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The USDA, Economic Research Service’s Food Expenditure Series (FES) is a comprehensive measure of the total value of food acquired in the United States over time.
NIFA Invests $6M in Foundation Knowledge of Ag Production Systems
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Foundational Knowledge of Agricultural Production Systems program supports plant research to advance our knowledge for the wide range of agricultural production systems found across the rural-urban continuum, from conventional open-fields to protected built environments.
The Biggest Asset is You
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The following story originally was published by SARE and is reprinted here with permission.
Land-grant Universities Key in Managing Devastating Emerald Ash Borer
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
In recent years, EAB has become a significant threat to urban and community forests throughout the nation as it kills both stressed and healthy ash trees that not only beautify neighborhoods but provide shade to cool streets and homes.
1890 Scholarship Rekindles Mother of Four’s Dream of Finishing College
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The 1890 Scholarships Program, which is funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, provides scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring and training of undergraduate students at the 1890 Land-grant Institutions.
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Missouri
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Missouri for more than $1.2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Geary Livestock Market LLC
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Geary Livestock LLC (Geary), on April 9, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, Geary waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $2,000.
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Business
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that WWD Fruits LLC, doing business as B Fruits, satisfied a $60,725 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jarrod Williams LLC
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement on March 20, 2023, with Jarrod Williams LLC (Jarrod), of Pike Road Ala., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Jarrod waived his rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,375.
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Nebraska
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Nebraska more than $1.4 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
USDA Continues to Host Listening Sessions on Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program; First in Series of New Sessions Set for Thursday, May 18, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a series of cattle industry listening sessions in the coming months to gather stakeholder feedback on the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program (Pilot).