…over seven million. The turkey almost faced extension back in the 1930’s due to loss of habitat and over-hunting. It was the 1950’s when conservation groups began to restore the…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…energy and water systems interact, and how they can be sustained. This funding is made available through Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems (INFEWS), a federal…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…West Coast Collaborative are leading the way on reducing harmful diesel emissions and advancing domestic economic development.” The 2016 grants will fund the following projects: California Air Resources Board (CARB):…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…evaluations about the environmental effects of genetically engineered (GE) organisms including plants, animals, insects and microorganisms. This funding is made available through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program….
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…AFBF aim to ignite the desire of young people to embrace agriculture, cultivate innovation and empower them with opportunities to improve the world around them. Through collaboration on thought leadership…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…projects. The water bill directs $30 million to desalination projects, $150 million to water recycling and water conservation projects, $335 million to groundwater and surface storage projects and $43 million…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…Jackson, Miss. In addition to Pfaff, those in attendance included FSA Mississippi State Executive Director Michael R. Sullivan; Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Kurt Readus; and Office of Senator…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…are more than 31,000 certified organic operations in over 120 countries. USDA supports the organic sector through a wide variety of programs, including conservation grants, organic crop insurance, certification cost-share,…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…the statewide water efficiency program grants to help growers improve water efficiency. We will continue the dairy digestor program that turns methane into low-carbon transportation fuels and other energy forms,”…
Continuing Resolution Includes FSA Loan Funding
…it was “absolutely critical” the Farm Service Agency has the resources needed to meet rising demand for farm loans. The bill also includes agriculture emergency watershed and conservation funding. From…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…learn more about FSA’s conservation programs, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation or contact your local FSA office. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Throughout the Obama Administration, USDA has generated thousands…
Weather Radar Helps Researchers Track Bird Flu
…Poultry Federation, the Pacific Egg and Poultry Association and Point Blue, an organization that focuses on conservation science. Image credit: NEXRAD Radar at the WSR-88D Radar Operations Center, Original Photograph…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new…