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News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool in the Biden-Harris Administration effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits. The General CRP signup will run from Jan. 31 to March 11, and the Grassland CRP signup will run from April 4 to May 13.
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Notice published on Jan. 24 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on March 23
HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM grant opened on Jan. 26.
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Can a Deluge Compensate for Losses in Productivity and Carbon Uptake During a Drought?
News Release: FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 25, 2022 - USDA, Agricultural Research Service scientists at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research in Ft. Collins, CO, are using rain shelters to experimentally examine the impacts of deluge during a drought on forage production and carbon cycling (release and intake of carbon) in a semi-arid grassland in eastern Colorado.
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USDA funds expanding access to conservation assistance to 'build wealth' in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million to both expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry, and reach historically under-served farmers and producers.
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USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Cornell University Collaborate to Present First National Hemp Webinar Series
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 - The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University today announced the launch of a webinar series on hemp research that aims to broaden the scope of training, education, and connectivity within the hemp community.
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FAS 2021 Highlights: Expanding Opportunities, Tackling Challenges for U.S. Agriculture on a Global Scale
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area were proud to lead USDA’s international efforts during 2021 to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, address the climate crisis, promote nutrition and food security, and advance equity and diversity.
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USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program &- Farm Bill grant opened on Jan. 25.
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USDA Urges Producers to Submit Applications for 2021 Grazing Loss Assistance by Jan. 31
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for 2021 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire. The deadline to apply for 2021 LFP assistance is Jan. 31, 2022.
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USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grant Funding Available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop sector and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
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Tackling Food Insecurity through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone, many Americans grapple with food insecurity.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments to promote food and nutrition security at the Department of Agriculture since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on Jan. 20, 2021.
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USDA Tackles Food Insecurity, Expands Program Access
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) today reflected on its efforts over the past year to ensure households across the country have access to a nutritious diet.
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Areas in Boulder, Colorado
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that low-income Colorado residents in parts of Boulder County affected by the wildfires that started on December 30 could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
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Advancing Racial Justice through Food Distributions on Indian Reservations
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service is committed to providing equitable access to food to all Americans, but racial disparities in food security still exist.
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USDA Supports Equity, Inclusion in Nutrition Assistance Programs
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is committed to promoting equity and inclusion through its federal nutrition assistance programs and today, is celebrating advancements made over the past year while acknowledging the long journey ahead.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Advance Equity
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement highlighting key steps the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken to advance equity under the Biden-Harris Administration.
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USDA Advances Market Opportunities through Farm to School Program
It's no secret that supply chain issues experienced across the country have created challenges with food accessibility.
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Increased USDA Support to Nutrition Programs Strengthens Food Systems
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) today recognized the strides made toward advancing market opportunities in America’s food and agriculture industries throughout year one of the Biden-Harris Administration.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Create More and Better Markets
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments of the Department of Agriculture to create more and better markets since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on Jan. 20, 2021.
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