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In this opinion piece, former Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Heidi Heitkamp, speak on the urgency for Congress to get to work on the Farm Bill.

The 65th Annual Rural Life Conference is set for Friday, March 15, at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Complex, 1204 L.A. “Prexy”

The USDA/NRCS in Georgia has announced sign-up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is underway. Agricultural producers and ........

USDA/NRCS in Florida continues to accept applications for two of their flagship programs, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program .......

It has been more than four months since the 2018 U.S. farm bill expired on September 30, 2023. Fortunately, Congress passed an extension that keeps the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other key provisions operating until the end of September 2024. 

/PRNewswire/ -- The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California reminds interested farmers and ranchers that they have until March 22,...

Since the U.S. Congress extended the 2018 farm bill for 2024, farmers will have the option to enroll their base acres in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the upcoming growing season.

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) continues to accept applications for two of their flagship programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).NRCS Chief Terry Cosby talks about climate smart conservation practices and the partnership between landowners and NRCS technical staff to put these practices into action.(audio)  Learn more about these and other programs that could benefit your operation by con...

Environmental groups in North Carolina are demanding changes to the Southgate extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Ridge Graham, North Carolina program manager for Appalachian Voices, said while the original plan was to transport gas to the homes of North Carolina residents served by the Public Service of North Carolina, the projects future is uncertain since the pipelines operator submitted a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting changes. "Theyre trying...

Its been just over one year since tornadoes ravaged communities in areas such as Dallas, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties in Alabama. While the new year brings hope, many residents are still grappling with the aftermath, raising important discussions about climate resilience and future recovery efforts. Collins Pettaway III is a Selma resident and vice basileus of the Omega Chi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. ...