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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers in Indiana and Nearby States Impacted by Recent Storms and Tornadoes
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Agricultural operations in Indiana and nearby states have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes and severe storms that caused widespread and extensive destruction across those states.
USDA Cites Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc. in Puerto Rico for PACA Violations
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Island Fresh De Puerto Rico Inc. (IFPR), Bayamon, Puerto Rico, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
Indiana flower farm builds high tunnel with help from EQIP
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
It is the decision the owner of any small, start-up business hopes to eventually face. When is it time to go all in, quit your other jobs and focus your full attention on the business?
Ranking Member Boozman Announces Two New Staffers, Full Republican Staff Roster
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced two new hires that round out the committee’s Republican staff for the 118th Congress.
$60,000 available to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Improve Watershed Health and Restore Wildlife Habitat in Santa Rosa-Paradise Landscape in Humboldt County, Nevada
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Nevada Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are invensting almost $60,000 this year in the Santa Rosa-Paradise Priority Landscape Restoration Project through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.
Get out and garden for National Garden Month
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
As spring arrives, many people turn their attention to their gardens. April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate the joys of gardening and the many benefits it provides.
A Family’s Forest: Managing for White Oak
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The white oak tree, found primarily in southeastern Ohio, is a versatile tree species sought after by humans and wildlife alike. Barrels made from its wood lends hints of caramel and vanilla to bourbon’s signature flavor.
USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting April 19
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
Local Meat Capacity Grant grant opened on April 19.
Join us for Oregon USDA’s Beginning Farmer Ranchers: In The Know virtual events
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Are you new to farming or ranching, thinking about becoming a producer or serve this audience in your work? You’re invited to Oregon USDA’s Beginning Farmer Ranchers:
NRCS Employee Talks Compost in Syracuse
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The 9th annual New York State Organics Summit was held in Syracuse, NY from April 3-5. This year's event had a specific focus on wasted food and food scraps.
USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting April 19
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
WIC.OL.OR.23.12345 grant opened on April 19.
USDA Continues to Modernize, Innovate WIC Program to Improve Maternal, Child Health
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
Release: Washington -The Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service is announcing a series of grant opportunities funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 aimed at innovating and modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC. These projects...
Colorado State University (CSU) Among USDA Conservation Innovation Grant Award Recipients
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, including the Innovative Technologies to Reduce Beef Industry Ghg Emissions project led by Colorado State University (CSU). CIG is one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture.
USDA-RHS offers new grant application process starting April 19
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
Rural Housing Preservation Grant grant opened on April 19.
Lake Badger Flood Damage and Erosion Prevention Project Announces Application Date
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The Flood Damage Repair and Erosion Prevention Conservation Implementation Strategy (CIS) Project in the Lake Badger Watershed will soon be entering its final year in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Passion for the Land Becomes a Way of Life
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Story and Photos compiled by Adele Swearingen, Public Affairs Specialist, Bryan, TX
USDA-RUS grant application closes on June 20
By USDA Newswire | Apr 19, 2023
Broadband Technical Assistance grant opened on April 19.
April is a Time to Celebrate Natural Resource Conservation History
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
A maverick and visionary, Bennett knew that productive soils would help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners protect their livelihoods. Protecting soil and water resources served as the foundational mission of the agency he led for 16 years.
NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced details around its $75 million investment in conservation assistance for producers transitioning to organic production.
March Brought Record Snowpack Accumulation to Many Colorado Basins
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The basins of Western Colorado continued to benefit from a series of storms throughout the month of March.