Posts by WLA Admin
USDA to Announce Completion of a Partnership Effort to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2014 — On MONDAY, USDA’s Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Greg Martin, Executive Director for Global Public Policy, General…
Read More...New Mexico loses beloved voice for land, water and culture
Writer and historian Estevan Arellano passed away October 27th at his home in New Mexico. Reaching deep into history and language, Arellano explored the roots of New Mexico’s culture and…
Read More...USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds…
Read More...USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers
Changes Increase Eligibility and Financing Options for Hard Working Families WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2014 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will…
Read More...New Mexico Landowners State Meeting
Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) is pleased to announce its first annual New Mexico State Landowners meeting, October 4-5 in Santa Fe, NM. A series of three events will provide opportunities to…
Read More...Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
Congressionally Mandated Payment Reductions to Take Effect at Beginning of New Fiscal Year Ranchers Applying for LFP Support Who Have Scheduled Appointments by Sept. 30th Will not be Impacted WASHINGTON,…
Read More...USDA Announces Selection of Advisory Committee Members to Help Guide Management of Public Forests and Grasslands
WASHINGTON, August 12, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 21 new members to the Planning Rule Federal Advisory Committee (FACA), which provides guidance and recommendations on management…
Read More...USDA Partners with States, Tribes to Improve Public Access on Private Lands
USDA announces $20 million in grants to protect wildlife, enhance outdoor recreation and create rural business opportunities WASHINGTON, August 7, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that the Department of…
Read More...USDA Extends Deadline for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program
07/31/2014 02:24 PM EDT WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that the enrollment deadline for the…
Read More...Greenhouse Gas Report to Assist Producers Facing Climate Challenges
For the First Time, USDA Climate Hubs Get New Tools to Gauge Progress in Building Drought-Resistant Healthy Soil WASHINGTON, July 31, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today…
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