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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.
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).
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Celery from United Kingdom
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh celery (Apium graveolens) for consumption from United Kingdom into the United States.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Coriander from Guatemala
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh coriander (Coriandrum sativum) for consumption from Guatemala into the United States.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 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.
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country.
USDA Announces New Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board Members
By USDA Newswire Report | May 19, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed two new members of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors, which oversees the Federal crop insurance program available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on May 18
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Thompson, Scott Statement on the Passing of U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT" Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm...
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, May 18, 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 ...
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Washington, May 18, 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...
ICYMI: Chairwoman Stabenow Champions Largest Investment In Rural Energy Since The New Deal
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Congressional Leaders to announce an $11 billion investment in rural electric cooperatives that expand clean, affordable, and reliable energy in rural communities around ...