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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Friday, April 26, 2024
The Agriculture Department could help drive more participation in voluntary carbon markets through technical assistance and outreach, according to a report released by the agency on Monday.
Applications for fiscal 2023 funding under USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program are seeking $2.2 billion, more than four times the $500 million available, according to a slide presentation obtained by Agri-Pulse.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service on Thursday added new activities to its list of practices that qualify for Inflation Reduction Act funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program in 2024.
Farmers who employ soil health management practices such as cover crops and no-till can significantly improve their bottom lines, a new study concludes.
USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service is embarking on a big hiring push to recruit the staff needed to carry out the Inflation Reduction Act's boost to many of its programs.
USDA will dedicate at least $500 million over the next five years to wildlife conservation by jointly leveraging both NRCS and FSA conservation programs and public/private partnerships through its Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) effort.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications from higher education institutions to conduct soil science research and improve regional surveys.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will spend $8 million for carbon measurement and monitoring on agricultural lands through partnerships with four institutions.
The chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service expressed confidence that the agency could hire the staff it needs to handle a sharp increase in climate-related funding, despite many applicants for soil conservationist positions lacking a key job requirement – a class in soil science.