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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced they are accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects in California to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.

USDA Opens Full-Time, Entry-Level Soil Conservationist Positions in New Mexico as Part of Broader Effort to Implement the Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is quickly ramping up hiring of new team members to help implement $19.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for conservation programs, which is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

USDA Opens Full-Time, Entry-Level Soil Conservationist Positions in Nevada

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has opened job announcements for soil conservationists in Nevada and elsewhere across the country.

NRCS in Idaho Announces Conservation Stewardship Program Signup

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners from Idaho for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

Utah NRCS Invites Proposals for 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Utah is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.

Shelby and Auglaize County Producers Eligible For Additional Water Quality Improvement Funding

Shelby and Auglaize County producers are eligible for additional funding through the Mississippi River Basin Initiative, which accelerates voluntary, on-farm conservation investments to address water quality concerns in the Mississippi River watershed.

NRCS is Hiring Full-Time, Entry-Level Soil Conservationist Positions in Colorado

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado is currently hiring soil conservationists.

Alabama NRCS is utilizing American Rescue Plan Funds to help Farmers, ranchers and landowners who want to transition to organic production.

State Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, Ben Malone, is announcing a sign-up for the Organic Transition Initiative (OTI) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

Constituent Update - May 12, 2023

Release: FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed determination titled Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. Published on April 28, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally June 27, 2023. The proposed determination will be open for comments for an additional 30 days until July 27, 2023.

Agriculture Department discusses Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board on May 12

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Agriculture Department discusses Tobacco Report: Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection on May 12

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Consumer Labeling Research: Focus Groups discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal

Release: WASHINGTON, May 12, 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. The Sammies are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.

USDA Highlights New Regional Food Business Center to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure in the Delta Region

News Release: Jackson, Mississippi, May 12, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a stakeholder conversation in Jackson, Mississippi to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Delta Regional Food Business Center and discuss public and private partnerships to strengthen food supply ...

Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Prop 12.

Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing to consider the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.

Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’