40 states receive funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has distributed the 2024 awards from the Rural Energy for America…
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Klamath Basin Water Restoration Projects Receive $46 Million
Tribes, states, and ranchers are working to restore drought-resilient ecosystem. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $46 million in investments for Klamath Basin water restoration projects, a…
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USDA Reduced Testing Timeline for Bird Flu in Cattle
The agency has received criticism for changing its original testing windows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has responded to criticisms of the tempering of its initial emergency order…
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USDA Invests $46 Million into New Farmers, Ranchers
The funding will help new producers enter the business as the average age of farmers increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $46 million in grants this…
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USDA Offers Energy Efficient Expansions to Rural Small Business Owners
$104 million in grants will support 300 projects in 34 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 300 rural clean energy projects will receive $104 million…
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USDA Invests $121 Million into Specialty Crop Research
17 projects address unique challenges facing U.S. produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the distribution of $121 million to support research for specialty crops and agriculture…
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USDA Invests $90 Million into Conservation Innovation Projects
The department has selected 53 projects to develop new tools to aid private land conservation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 53 conservation innovations projects have been selected…
Read MoreDHS Outlines Role in Bird Flu Outbreak Management
The agency says that ICE is helping response efforts while not enforcing immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a statement outlining how it is…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Applications for Bird Flu Dairy Herd Losses
The agency offers to cover a portion of financial losses for cow infection isolation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it is opening applications…
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