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Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA

Brian German May 21, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing up to $15 million to help support conservation innovation. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program helps farmers …

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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) programNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry

Brian German May 14, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh as the new Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The Bronaugh confirmation is receiving significant support from the agricultural industry. There is …

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deputy agriculture secretaryU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials

Brian German April 30, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials. Project proposals will be accepted through Monday, June 21. On-Farm Trials are …

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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) programNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)On-Farm Trials

CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive

Brian German April 28, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant updates to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The CRP expansion includes increased payment rates along with further incentives to help spur …

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Agriculture Secretary Tom VilsackConservation Reserve Program (CRP)U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands

Brian German April 12, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new conservation frameworks to better protect U.S. working rangelands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with state-level organizations to …

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conservationNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)Rangeland
Agricultural Conservation Easement

Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres

Brian German April 9, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reached a milestone pertaining to conservation easements. More than five million acres of wetlands, grasslands, and farmland have been protected through USDA’s Natural …

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conservationNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)Sustainable Conservation

Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS

Brian German April 1, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Applications for CIG are due by April 23. The competitive grants are …

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conservationConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) programNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
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USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments

Brian German March 25, 2021USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing to fill other key staff appointments within the department. Sandra Eskin has been named Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety after serving …

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Agriculture Secretary Tom VilsackU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach

Brian German March 24, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

Stakeholders are being asked to comment on federal strategies for climate-smart agriculture and forestry initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a Federal Register Notice seeking feedback from …

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climate change researchClimate Smart Agriculture

USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation

Brian German March 23, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting unique projects that offer alternative practices for conservation. Up to $75 million will be made available for new projects through the …

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Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA)Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
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Public Comment Sought for Revised Conservation Practice Standards

Brian German March 12, 2021Radio Reports, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for public comment on a series of proposed revisions. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting feedback through April 8 on the proposed …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS​)

Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices

Brian German March 1, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

A new three-year partnership is aimed at helping expand the implementation of organic conservation practices. An agreement was recently made between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …

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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)organic agricultureOrganic Farming Research Foundation
agriculture

USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments

Brian German March 1, 2021USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been announcing new personnel to key positions within the department. Notable USDA leadership appointments include Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)USDA/FSA
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Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time

Brian German February 24, 2021Agri-Business, USDA

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack to once again lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  By a vote of 92-7, Vilsack will assume the position of being the …

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom VilsackU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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