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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture
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The American Stewards for Liberty has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts over land and harmonize plans with private citizens to help achieve consistent policies.
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Up to $125 million is available for meat and poultry farmers through two new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant programs designed to expand processing options for tribal communities and underserved producers.
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Agricultural producers and private landowners have through May 26 to sign up for a U.S. Department of Agriculture voluntary private-lands conservation program.
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A program that gives financial assistance for delivering broadband technical assistance to rural communities has $20 million available thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture believes that Congressional Republicans are using the nation's full faith and credit as leverage to impose cuts that will adversely affect rural communities, according to the USDA website.
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The 30x30 conservation initiative of the Biden Administration aims to increase federal ownership of land.
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The USDA’s Agricultural Research Services will induct two scientists into its Science Hall of Fame for their efforts in the development of biobased products and genomic research in livestock.
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The ASL has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts and harmonize plans to help achieve consistent policies.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced low-income residents in seven California counties hit by severe storms may be eligible for help from the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Communities across the country have the opportunity to apply for part of $1 billion in grant funding to plant trees and increase green spaces in their urban areas.
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A series of regional economic development workshops to help small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, access capital and contract opportunities will continue in April and May.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 10 announced details of a $75 million investment in conservation assistance for producers who transition to organic production as part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI).
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million into 31 projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which includes the Innovative Technologies to Reduce Beef Industry GHG Emissions project led by Colorado State University (CSU).
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been recognized as the "Most Improved" place to work among very large federal agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's 2022 Best Places to Work rankings.
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Low-income Mississippi residents in six counties may be eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) due to severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred starting on March 24, according to a press release.
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The Biden-Harris administration will invest $33.7 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support projects aimed at strengthening the wood products economy and promoting sustainable forest management in rural America, according to an April 6 news release.
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In an April 6 press release, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program.
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What are conservation easements? Texas Land Trust Council Executive Officer Lori Olson took a shot at defining the term.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced $7.6 million in funding available through the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP).
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Farmers, ranchers and landowners in Wyoming have until May 3 to apply for conservation funds through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.