USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event that will be held on February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is “New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth” and the program will focus on innovations to minimize the environmental footprint of agriculture and ensure sustainability while improving crop yields.
USDA Announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Partnerships Focused on Underserved Producers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to ensure that underserved farmers, ranchers, and foresters have the tools, programs and support they need to succeed in agriculture. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will provide approximately $75 million in American Rescue Plan funding to 20 organizations to provide technical assistance to connect underserved producers with USDA programs and services.
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural areas get access to high-speed internet. This announcement comes on the heels of the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides another nearly $2 billion in additional funding for the ReConnect program.
North Idaho’s West Silver Valley attains Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollution
USDA Announces $90.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional food businesses.
NY-NJ's waterfront commission ending after appeal rejected
[caption caption="The Waterfront Commission claims corruption is still common in longshore hiring in the Port of New York-New Jersey. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor has lost its last chance to remain the overseer of hiring and firing of longshore labor at the port of New York and New Jersey’s marine terminals. The US Supreme Court on Monday turned away the bi-state police agency’s attempt to...
NY-NJ’s waterfront commission ending after appeal rejected
[caption caption="The Waterfront Commission claims corruption is still common in longshore hiring in the Port of New York-New Jersey. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor has lost its last chance to remain the overseer of hiring and firing of longshore labor at the port of New York and New Jersey’s marine terminals. The US Supreme Court on Monday turned away the bi-state police agency’s attempt to...