USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction

USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction  

USDA Requests Public Input on Key Water Quality Initiatives Public, Partner Comments Requested by April 7

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public input on two water quality conservation initiatives, the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI).

USDA Seeking Applications to Expand Conservation Assistance to Underserved Producers

USDA is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Available Nationwide

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices.

Funding Available for Farmers and Ranchers to Develop Conservation Activities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has funding available for Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers to develop Conservation Planning Activities. 

Watersheds Receive Federal Assistance to Improve Water Quality

State Conservationist Rob Lawson announced that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for three priority watersheds through the National Water Quality Initiative.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide

This additional funding will provide direct climate mitigation benefits and expand access to financial and technical assistance for producers to advance conservation on their farm, ranch or forest land.

USDA Unveils Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West

NEBRASKA, February 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West, supported in part by funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

USDA Unveils Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West

The Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action is a comprehensive, multi-state strategy under USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to address key water and land management challenges across 17 Western States.

Local Working Group Meetings Planned

LINCOLN, Feb. 9, 2023 - Local Working Groups that provide input on the priorities for many U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs will be holding meetings across the state over the next several weeks.