News from 2023
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.
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 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.
NRCS California Launches New Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is taking applications for the new 2023 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Migratory Bird Resurgences Initiative (MBRI) through June 15, 2023.
Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions receive USDA and partner funding for playa restoration
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
A Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) project has been selected to target conservation easement and restoration in the Texas playa lakes of the Panhandle and South Plains regions for $1.5 million in funding.
USDA grants available to spur innovative conservation technologies in Rhode Island
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
CIG is intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection.
NRCS Announces New Sign-up Dates for Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Entity-Held Easements in the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Agricultural landowners and owners of non-industrial private forestland can once again apply for funding for USDA NRCS RCPP Entity-Held Easements in the RCPP Project lead by The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture entitled “Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Landscape.”
Rhode Island Envirothon to be held Friday, May 19th at Goddard Park, Warwick
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The outdoor competition will be held this year at Goddard Park, 1095 Ives Road in Warwick, RI, where the teams will rotate through five stations to answer written questions and engage in hands-on activities like soil analysis, wildlife habitat assessment, tree identification, and water quality measures.