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USDA Climate Report Published, Public Invited to Comment
WASHINGTON, August 27, 2013 – The Climate Change Program Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist today released and requested public comments on the…
Read More...BLM and USFS release draft Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse EIS
NEWS RELEASE Aug. 16, 2013 Contact: David Boyd, Public Affairs Specialist, (970) 876-9008 Steven Hall, Director, Office of Communications, (303) 239-3672 BLM and USFS release draft Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse…
Read More...Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 17
06/04/2013 05:30 PM EDT WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on…
Read More...USDA Seeking Sign-Ups for Wetlands, Grasslands Conservation Program
WASHINGTON – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications from landowners interested in the Wetlands Reserve Program and Grassland Reserve Program. A new round of funding authorizes $255 million…
Read More...USDA Final Call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
Contact: Sue King (202) 690-8122 Krissy Young (202) 690-8123 Don’t Miss Your Chance to Provide the Facts Straight from the Farm WASHINGTON, May 6, 2013 – With the window to…
Read More...Forest Planning Rule Comment Period Extended
On February 27, 2013 the Forest Service initiated a 60-day comment period to provide the public an opportunity to review the Agency’s proposed planning directives. The public comment period closed…
Read More...Conservation Stewardship Program Grants
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 31 Release No. 0083.13 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Voluntary program allows producers to maintain or increase productivity of their operations while…
Read More...USDA Claims Deadline Extended
Release No. 0053.13 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Must be Filed by MAY 1, 2013 WASHINGTON, March 25, 2013-…
Read More...Conservation Innovation Grants Available
NRCS accepts applications for Conservation Innovation Grants Media Contact: Sarah Maxwell 202-720-0693 CIG Information Contact: Gregorio Cruz 703-235-8065 WASHINGTON, February 25, 2013 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide up to…
Read More...Forest Planning Rule Revisions
Forest Service Releases PROPOSED Planning Rule Directives and Seeks Public Comment Because of your past interest in the work of the Forest Service to update its rules and guidance regarding…
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