…nearly 12,000 dams across the country. For more information visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or a local USDA service center. NRCS Chief Jason Weller comments on the availability of a new resource to…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…and Resilience. The regulation can be found at:www.usda.gov/oce/climate_change/adaptation.htm. For more information on USDA’s Climate Change activities, please visit: www.usda.gov/oce/climate_change/index.htm. This policy supersedes and replaces Department Regulation 1070-001 June 3, 2011….
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…discussion will cover RCC efforts in the areas of meat inspection and certification, plant health, and animal health. U.S. RCC website: http://trade.gov/RCC/ Canada RCC website: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/transforming-the-cfia/regulatory-modernization/regulatory-cooperation-council/usfda-partnership/eng/1427426961555/1427427039122 Join the Call: Conference…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…Wetland Reserve Easement component. It is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Under WREP, states, local units of governments, non-governmental organizations and American Indian tribes collaborate with USDA…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
New Water Cuts Tighten Screws on Farmers
…Water Coalition. “While the latest curtailment order was not a surprise, it’s still troubling news for farmers in those areas that have invested years of time and money to grow…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…A link to the quarantine maps may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-qmaps The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus and curry tree nursery stock out of the quarantine area and requires…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…the regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the productivity and profitability of farmers and ranchers across the country. From language that blocks the listing of the sage grouse, to requiring…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…to healthy levels. Every action counts this week and every week! Share steps you are taking for pollinators with @PeoplesGarden using hashtags #PW2015 and #PollinatorWeek. – See more at: http://blogs.usda.gov/2015/06/15/its-national-pollinator-week-celebrate-bees-bats-and-other-pollinators-on-friday-june-19-at-usdas-pollinator-festival/#sthash.TnPPgr72.dpuf…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Year), Future Farmers of America Greenhand Degree, Honor Roll, Athlete Scholar, the Superintendent’s List and State Future Farmers of America and has also played softball and volleyball. Each scholarship recipient…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
…California’s population and not adding water storage. California businesses and the millions of people they employ can live without Gov. Brown’s risky and dangerous legacy. the $69 billion bullet train…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 12
…USDA Week In Review, the rural home ownership dream, healthy soil in the Sooner state, and LGBT pride at USDA. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…