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A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.
Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to 36 projects aimed at testing innovative outreach strategies to increase participation and equity in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC.
SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
This week, USDA Food and Nutrition Service employees were announced as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as the Sammies, run by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events
By USDA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Additional payments on the way for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfire in 2021
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs
By USDA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). ODMAP is established to help mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have...
NRCS Missouri Announces Accelerated Funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Climate Smart Agriculture – Nutrient Management Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for accelerated Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ACT NOW funding to help support improvements of nutrient management on cropland and pastureland operations utilizing new funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
NRCS partners with the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Agriculture Development Farmland Preservation Trust Funds.
By USDA Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
A proposal by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) was awarded $8.5 million by the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) to place conservation easements on farms in the Piedmont and Sandhills of North Carolina.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.