Learn about the Conservation Effects Assessment Project, a joint effort led by NRCS to assess conservation efforts across the nation. Conservation Effects Assessment Project: A Study of Voluntary Conservation's Impact across Our Nation's Working Lands For more than 80 years, NRCS has helped people make investments in their operations by promoting voluntary conservation practices guided …
Month: January 2018
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0005.18 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those interested …
Harvey was Strong, Texas is Stronger
NRCS assistance helps Texans rebuild. Harvey was Strong, Texas is Stronger Rancher Stephen Diebel rode out Hurricane Harvey at his family’s century old ranch in Victoria, Texas. One of his first calls after the storm was to NRCS. Additional Resources: Learn more about disaster recovery assistance. Find your local USDA service center USDA is an …
USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Amend Egg Products Inspection Regulations
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0004.18 Contact: FSIS Office of Congressional and Public Affairs Press (202) 720-9113 USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Amend Egg Products Inspection Regulations WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food …
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Growing Organic: Weed Management
Visit organic farms across the country and see how NRCS conservation practices are helping organic producers help the land. Growing Organic: Weed Management View this new, three-minute video to learn how NRCS conservationists across the country are helping organic farmers manage weeds and pests on their farms. This series was produced in partnership with the …
USDA Announces National Honey Board Appointments
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0003.18 Contact: Carl Purvis, (202) 690-0488 Email: carl.e.purvis USDA Announces National Honey Board Appointments WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2018—Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of six individuals to serve on the National Honey …
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Secretary Perdue Presents Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Report to President Trump
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0181.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Secretary Perdue Presents Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Report to President Trump (Nashville, TN, January 8, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
What’s Next for Agriculture in the World Trade Organization?
What’s Next for Agriculture in the World Trade Organization? By Jason Hafemeister, Trade Counsel, U.S. Department of Agriculture Following the conclusion of the 11th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference last month, it’s time for WTO members to reflect, reset, and reinvigorate the agriculture negotiations to tackle the real-world international trade concerns that face agriculture …
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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in Nashville MONDAY for American Farm Bureau Convention
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in Nashville MONDAY for American Farm Bureau Convention (Washington, D.C., January 5, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will attend the American Farm …
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Perdue Announces Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0181.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Perdue Announces Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees Washington, D.C., January 4, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a slate of …
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