…money, manpower and materials to their proposed initiatives. Through RCPP, partners propose conservation projects to improve soil health, water quality and water use efficiency, wildlife habitat, and other related natural…
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
New Conservation Initiative Goes Beyond Traditional Government Efforts to Allow Businesses, Other Partners to Invest in Regional Conservation Projects BAY CITY, Mich., May 27, 2014–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
Rural seminars launch month-long export development initiative with several training opportunities FRESNO, CALIFORNIA…May 23, 2014: The California Center for International Trade Development (CITD) at State Center Community College District (SCCCD)…
“Split the Baby” Approach Could Stymie Ethanol Industry
Buis An ethanol official industry official says a feared “split the baby” approach to its final rule expected next month on the Renewable Fuel Standard could stymie the industry for…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…available to pollinators on Federal and private lands. In addition, this initiative will help prevent introductions of invasive bees, bee diseases, and parasites; document the status of honey bee health…
2014 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural Lands Due June 6
…tax rolls. The ACEP combines the conservation purposes of NRCS’ former Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grassland Reserve Program, and and Wetlands Reserve Program. Learn more about ACEP by…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, with $20 million available in FY 2014. Specialty Crop Research Initiative: On March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…These awards, made by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Small and Medium-Sized Farms program, focus on developing models to assist small…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…also has a representative serving as a member of the Swine Health Board. USDA also provides competitive grant funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program and anticipates some…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…leader of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) strategic initiative on endemic and invasive species. How do you conserve water? Do you conserve water in your…
Researchers Looking at Biochar Benefits
The Sonoma Ecology Center and the Sonoma Biochar Initiative applied and received a grant to help fund their biochar research. Biochar is a soil additive that researchers believe could help…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…March 17, 2014, NIFA released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, with $20 million available in FY 2014. Specialty Crop Research Initiative: On…
Vilsack Comments on Our Nation’s Wilderness: Yours to Enjoy and Protect
…Lady’s Let’s Move! Outside initiative. Wilderness areas—located in all but six of our 50 states and enjoyed by more than 12 million Americans every year—offer the opportunity to hike, backpack,…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems. The program also funds research projects to enhance the ability of organic producers and…