Thursday, January 23, 2025

USDA conservation partnership has 600 proposals

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which brings together businesses, tribes, communities and other non-government partners to invest in conservation efforts, has drawn an overwhelming response from partners across the nation. Nearly 5,000 organizations partnered together to submit nearly 600 pre-proposals by the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

USDA to cut energy costs for farmers, rural small businesses

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking applications from rural small businesses and agricultural producers for funding to make energy efficiency improvements or to install renewable energy systems.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Agriculture Secretary announces progress on 2014 Farm Bill

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant progress on implementing the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), which President Obama signed into law on Feb. 7. The 2014 Farm Bill reforms agricultural policy, reduces the deficit, and helps grow the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO