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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Invites Public to Provide Input to Environmental Assessment to Review Use of Genetically Modified Crops
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by
USFWS
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published
Apr 30, 2013
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last modified
May 01, 2013 11:01 AM
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filed under:
News,
Land Use,
Agriculture
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input as it evaluates the future use of genetically modified crops on national wildlife refuges that use farming in the Southeast Region. These refuges use farming as a wildlife management tool to help meet refuge specific conservation objectives for waterfowl and other species.
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NRCS helps build resiliency to climate change
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by
Ciji Taylor, NRCS
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published
May 09, 2013
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last modified
May 09, 2013 11:14 AM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Agriculture,
Resilience,
News
As experts predict growing climate changes in the United States, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of practices, programs and studies that help landowners build resiliency to its effects.
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Celebrating 1 Million Feet of Conservation Fence in West Virginia
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by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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published
May 28, 2013
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filed under:
Stakeholder,
Rivers,
Streams,
News,
Agriculture
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Trout Unlimited, working in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency, West Virginia Conservation Agency, Canaan Valley NWR, numerous non-governmental organizations and many landowners, have installed over 1 million feet of conservation fence throughout the state of West Virginia.
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NRCS, Landowners Improve Habitat for At-risk Species
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by
Ciji Taylor, NRCS
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published
Jun 13, 2013
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filed under:
Wetlands,
Land Use,
Endangered Species,
News,
Agriculture
Through voluntary conservation, American farmers, ranchers and forestland owners are restoring and protecting habitat for seven at-risk wildlife species.
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New Online Tool Helps Producers Estimate Carbon Stowed in Soil
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by
NRCS
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published
Jun 13, 2013
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Energy,
Agriculture
A new online tool , called COMET-FARM™, enables agricultural producers to calculate how much carbon their conservation actions can remove from the atmosphere.
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USDA and DOI Highlight Successes of Protecting Bird Habitat on Private Lands
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by
USDA
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published
Jul 03, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Land Use,
Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell today announced the release of the State of the Birds 2013 Report on Private Lands. A collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative, involving federal and state wildlife agencies and scientific and conservation organizations, the report shows how private land conservation incentives positively impact bird habitat.
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USDA, Interior and Defense departments partner to benefit agricultural lands, wildlife habitat and military readiness
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by
NRCS
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published
Jul 16, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Partners or Partnerships,
Agriculture,
Habitat
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Defense Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Installations and Environment John Conger announced today a federal, local and private collaboration that will preserve agricultural lands, assist with military readiness and restore and protect wildlife habitat.
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First-ever Report on USDA Efforts to Expand Agroforestry Practices
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by
USDA Forest Service
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published
Oct 29, 2013
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filed under:
Report,
Agriculture,
Forests
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the first-ever report on USDA's role advancing agroforestry. Agroforestry: USDA Reports to America details how agroforestry practices are helping farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment and increase profits.
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'Climate Hubs' Will Provide Regional Networks on Climate Science, Forecasting Impacts as Part of President's Climate Action Plan
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by
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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published
Feb 12, 2014
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last modified
Feb 12, 2014 04:10 PM
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filed under:
Working Lands,
Climate Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Hazards,
Forests,
Wildland Fire,
Agriculture,
Resilience
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the creation of the first ever Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change at seven locations around the country. "Climate Hubs" will address increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods, and crippling droughts on a regional basis, aiming to translate science and research into information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on ways to adapt and adjust their resource management.
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Our Changing Climate – Third National Assessment Released
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by
USDA
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published
May 06, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Agriculture,
Climate Adaptation,
News
The Third National Assessment Release (NCA) report was released today. The report was written by 240 authors who worked in author teams reflecting their expertise, who also selected additional contributing authors, including several scientists and experts from USDA.
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