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Washington to Test New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating in SNAP
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced that Washington will receive $7.6 million to test out a new model for incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
Louisiana to Test New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating in SNAP
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced that Louisiana will receive $9.5 million to test out a new model for incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
Colorado to Test New Way to Encourage Healthy Eating in SNAP
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced that Colorado will receive $7.9 million to test out a new model for incentivizing fruit and vegetable purchases among participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice.
United States hog inventory up slightly
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
As of June 1, there were 72.4 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up slightly from June 2022 and down 1% from Mar. 1, 2023, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Honey Bees More Faithful to Their Flower Patches Than Bumble Bees
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Honey bees are more faithful to their flower patches than bumble bees when it comes to returning to collect more pollen and nectar, according to a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service scientists.
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Honoring National Wildland Firefighter Day
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding National Wildland Firefighter Day, which takes place on July 2.
USDA Forest Service Invests $188M to Keep Forests Working, Conserve Private Forestland through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $188 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to conserve some of the most economically and ecologically significant forestlands across the nation.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Promote Competition, Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and support a growing workforce in rural areas.
USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice.
USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Tribal Advisory Committee and is requesting nominations for membership.
Secretary Vilsack Visits Michigan to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers and Healthy Meal Options for Children as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Michigan to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build more, new, and better markets for producers and ensure children have access to healthy and nutritious meals during the summer months as part of the Investing in America agenda.
NRCS in the Pacific Islands Area Announces Extension of Conservation Stewardship Program Signup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners from the Pacific Islands Area for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
Green Pastures Give Back
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
For over 20 years, Barbara Salas of Dodge County, Wisconsin has independently managed a grass-fed lamb operation.
Public press releases : U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service publishes 99 in June
By USDA Newswire | Jul 5, 2023
There were 99 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in June.
NRCS announces additional funding opportunity for the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is accepting additional applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative (MBRI) through July 31, 2023.
Indiana Grazing Bites - July 2023 Issue
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
I really can’t complain about the temperatures so far this year even though I know the next few days are expected to be a bit warmer.
NRCS Texas announces another round of FY23 Conservation Stewardship Program signups under the Inflation Reduction Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is announcing an additional opportunity for farmers, ranchers and producer to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022.
Forest Management to Promote Wildlife Habitat
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
Through his forest management businesses, Randy Paff manages 230 acres of forestland and wetland near Peck, Wisconsin in Langlade County.
New Mexico Youth Group from NexGen Academy Receives Earth Team Award for the West Region for Fiscal Year 2022
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)