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Water Supply Outlook Report Details Record-Breaking Winter Season in Utah
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The Utah Water Supply Outlook Report for April was released today and details a winter to remember, with statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at 200% of normal as of April 1, compared to 75% of normal at that time last year.
USDA Awards Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health and Nutrient Management
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
USDA/NRCS Is Accepting Applications For The Conjunctive Water Use Protects Mid-South Aquifers Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Farmers and landowners in ten northeast, seven central, and seven southwest Louisiana parishes can now apply for the "Conjunctive Water Use Protects Mid-South Aquifers" Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Water Supply Outlook Report Details Record-Breaking Winter Season in Utah
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The Utah Water Supply Outlook Report for April was released today and details a winter to remember, with statewide snow water equivalent (SWE) measured at 200% of normal as of April 1, compared to 75% of normal at that time last year.
Restoring Michigan’s Aquatic Ecosystems through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) worked with Michigan’s Grand Traverse Band (GTB) of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians to remove blockages to natural water flow in streams and rivers through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Our Amazing Grasslands - Fagerland Family ~ Langford, South Dakota
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
In this seven minute video release, we visit with the Fagerland Family in Langford, South Dakota.
Funding Now Available for the Pine Barrens Restoration Project
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is accepting applications for forest management activities on private lands for the purposes of reducing wildfire risk in municipal watersheds and the wildland-urban interface, implementing carbon defense activities, improving habitat for threatened and endangered species, and mitigating the effects of Southern pine beetle, through the New Jersey Pine Barrens Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.
New “Bobscapes” Mobile App Helps Establish National Bobwhite Database
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
It’s hard to spot a northern bobwhite quail because of its well-camouflaged coloring. But it has become even harder to spot them in recent years, because their populations have been declining due to habitat loss.
FSIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Voluntary “Product of USA” Labeling Claim
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim. Published on March 13, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally May 12, 2023.
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.