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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…
Read More...Conservation bills introduced
Slew of conservation, forest and grazing bills reintroduced Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Published: Friday, February 15, 2013 Lawmakers yesterday reintroduced a handful of bills to bolster conservation of public lands, gird…
Read More...NRCS Accepts Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants WASHINGTON, February 14, 2013 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide up to $25 million in grants to help develop and demonstrate cutting-edge ideas to improve…
Read More...BLM Seeks Applicants for Resource Advisory Councils
BLM Seeks Applicants for Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its 29 Resource Advisory Councils…
Read More...Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
USFWS identifies habitat for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Service Identifies Important Habitat for Recovery of Southwestern Willow Flycatcher For Release: January 2, 2013 Contacts: Tom Buckley 505-248-6455, Tom_Buckley@fws.gov Jeff Humphrey 602-242-0210…
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