The department selected 123 projects from across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released $43 million for the Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants,…
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USDA To Invest in Wildfire Barrier Expansions
Funding will support firefighter response efforts in five states. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contributing $63 million toward the…
Read MoreUSDA to Improve Water Quality, Roads, and Trails
The $36 million in funding comes through infrastructure legislation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the coming investment of $36 million to improve America’s roads, trails, bridges,…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $12M to Support Tribal Forest Protection Act
Funding will focus on the restoration of forests and grasslands. The Department of Agriculture has announced the investment of over $12 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Funding for Native Seeds and Forest Nurseries
Aid will support reforestation efforts throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested nearly $10 million to support its partnerships with forest nurseries and native seed…
Read MoreSenate Responds to Mexico Ban of GMO Corn
Agriculture committee members call for enforcement of USMCA. Every five years, Congress passes the farm bill that sets America’s standards for agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and conservation. The Senate…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Wildfire Prevention Project Map
The new interactive map shows progress across eight western states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new interactive map this month that shows where the Forest…
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Discrimination
Lending programs are the focus of desired feedback. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened up public comment last week, requesting input on how to best assist farmers…
Read MoreForest Service Opens Criminal Investigation into Mosquito Fire
Utility company’s equipment being analyzed in the probe. The U.S. Forest Service has opened a criminal investigation into the Mosquito Fire, California’s largest wildfire of 2022. The fire…
Read MoreInterior Department Invests $5.1 Million for Wildfire Resilience
The funding will complete fuel treatments for 2 million acres of land. The Department of the Interior has announced the investment of $5.1 million to support fuels treatment…
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