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New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps Show Plant Comfort ZonesThe new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps offer gardeners guidance in choosing varieties and scheduling planting. How do the new maps impact your gardening plans?- How to Check Your Eligibility for a USDA Home LoanIf you are wondering how to check your eligibility for a USDA home loan then we have all the information you need to know right here.
- USDA School Lunch Changes: Huge Step in the Wrong Direction for Kids' HealthChanges in school lunch menus are needed to improve student health, but the USDA is focusing on all the wrong changes and spending billions in the process.
- How Austin School Lunches Stack Up Against New USDA RequirementsThe Department of Agriculture has upped the anti on school nutrition. Starting with the 2012-2013 school year student meals must include some meat and fruit and will have to stricter guidelines for caloric content, as well as, sodium and saturated fats.
- The 2012 USDA Hardiness Zone MapGardening staple, the USDA Hardiness Zone Map went through some changes this year.
- Why the USDA School Lunch Rules Will FailThe USDA has finalized new rules that will take effect next school year. The new rules are an attempt to make school lunches healthier but their are several reasons why this will fail.
- USDA Pledges $50 Million to Gulf RestorationAlong with the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force's final report, the USDA announced it is pledging $50 million to restoration projects to help combat the effects of the oil spill and other ecological decline.
- What Does USDA Organic Mean?We all have heard the term “organic” used. Many of us don’t really know what it all means. Here is a brief description that will shed some light on the subject.
- Choosing Plants for Winter Container GardeningLet the beauty of outdoor container gardening continue through winter by choosing landscaping plants suitable for cold climates. Choose a single plant for each container or choose a combination of plants like a tall shrub surrounded by ground cover.
How to Buy OrganicFind out what you need to look for and what you should avoid when you are working on how to buy organic.- USDA Proposes New Rules to Boost Economic Opportunities for Tribal CommunitiesA series of rules published in the Federal Register today aim to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for tribal communities across the United States.
- USDA Announces $46.8 Million Investment in Rural Community Facilities ImprovementAs part of a series of announcements, today the USDA announced that is awarding $46.8 million in grants and loans to rural communities.
- USDA Announces 80 Grants for Rural Economic Development and Job CreationAgriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that 80 recipients in 34 states will be receiving USDA funding to help support job creation and economic development.
- USDA Announces Agriculture Trade Mission to VietnamThe USDA will be leading a trade mission to Vietnam in order to strengthen agricultural business ties and expand the market for both U.S. and Vietnamese products.
- USDA Announces $27 Million in Funding for Rural Business Renewable Energy ProjectsThe USDA has announced $27 million in loans and grants to assist rural businesses and agriculture producers pursue renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- USDA Announces Loans to Improve Rural Emergency Response CommunicationsA USDA loan program will help rural communities fund emergency response telecommunications, including 911 access, to improve safety for rural residents.
- USDA Issues Convenience Food Preparation WarningConsumers consider convenience foods to be generally safe. Why then does the USDA roll out the Cook It Safe campaign for these meals? Do current microwave practices put Americans in danger of foodborne illness? Are you surprised that the answer is yes?
- Beware the Mexican Strawberries?I get into a lot arguments with conservatives over very non-conservative causes they believe in. For some reason there are just some conservatives who do not have a problem with certain unconstitutional acts. And just like liberals do, they all sorts of
- USDA Announces $55 Million in Funding for Rural Development and Improvement ProjectsThe USDA announced that the agency was distributing nearly $55 million in loans and grants to help rural communities with projects that will help improve safety, healthcare, and education.
- Switch from MyPyramid to MyPlateDescribing the change from MyPyramid to MyPlate as well as the basics of what MyPlate means.
- USDA Announces $12.3 Million for Rural Economic DevelopmentAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA will be giving $12.3 million in loans and grants to help boost rural development and jobs.
- USDA Offers Funding to Help Rural Illinois Residents Address Radon LeaksIEMA and the USDA have announced that federal funding is being made available to rural Illinois residents who may have radon leaks in their home and are lacking the money to fix them.
Goodbye USDA Food Pyramid: Hello, My PlateSame old song and dance? Or something new and different? Just what should we be eating?- USDA's MyPlate is Pretty But UnhelpfulMyPlate is supposed to simplify our dining choices, but the colorful pie chart does not do enough to teach portion control.
USDA Makes Welcome Eating Change with MyPlateThe food pyramid that was introduced in 1992 to teach consumers about food has now been replaced by a less complicated model: the plate.
Enjoy a Beach House Landscape No Matter Where You LiveMost plant selections suitable for houses at the beach will capture the allure of a seashore landscape at any home within the recommended USDA planting zones.
Perennial Flowers that Will Grow in USDA Zone 4USDA plant hardiness zone 4, which is divided into zones 4a and 4b, has extended days of deep cold that not all perennials can survive. These flowering perennials, grouped by height, are suitable for USDA zone 4.
USDA: Dried Beans Do Delicious Double-DutyGet the the USDA's latest nutritional view on this super-healthy, but often overlooked, type of food. Read on--it's good for you!
New 2011 Mixtape from Young Jeezy & USDA (Click on Article for Free Download)USDA (Young Jeezy's group) has released a new mixtape called CTE Or Nothin. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Folk & DJ Got Now. If you are a fan of jeezy and his group, click on this aritcle to get a free download.
Turn a Sloping Yard into an Array of Colorful FlowersWe've all seen them; those sloping landscapes that are difficult to mow and not designed for playing. Planting flowers on a hill helps to prevent erosion as the flowers add beauty to the landscape.
Where No Money Down Loans Are Still AvailableThe USDA offers a program for first-time homeowners and people without homes to purchase with no money down.- Vilsack, USDA Bend to Monsanto Biotech Alfalfa. No Planting Restrictions!Should Monsanto's GMO alfalfa be able to contaminate organic farmers' alfalfa? The decision of Vilsack and the USDA would seem to say "yes".
- How to Get Food Assistance from the USDA in DallasIf you live in Dallas and have trouble affording nutritious food for yourself or your family, you can apply for food assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Two programs offered by the USDA help people in Dallas get the food they need.
- Canadian Biotech Company Asks USDA to Approve Genetically Modified ApplesGenetically engineered foods are a reality. A Canadian biotech company is seeking approval from the USDA to sell genetically modified apples that don't brown in the US.
- Finding USDA Resources for Energy InitiativesThe USDA Website is a primary resource for energy-related topics the affect us here in the united States. They list the most current government-supported programs, news releases and opportunities.
- The USDA Is About More Than FoodConsumers and businesses can find many opportunities to work with the USDA. Business can benefit and grow by contracting and receiving technical assistance and finding grant opportunities.
Help for Rural Homebuyers: The USDA 502 and USDA Direct LoansConsidering buying a home in a rural area? Check with your local USDA Rural Development office to see if a Rural Housing loan makes sense for you.- Mutual Self Help: An Affordable Housing AlternativeLearn how to the government can help you build your own home, get an affordable mortgage, and learn additional construction skills. Build your home with the Mutual Self Help Housing Program.
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3 Fruit TreesZone three is located in northernmost regions of the country, and features a minimum temperature ranging from negative-30-degrees Fahrenheit to negative-40-degrees Fahrenheit.
Landscaping Plants for Mid-Atlantic to South Atlantic Coastal AreasPlants along the coastal mid-Atlantic states from Delaware south to Florida need tolerance to salt water mist and sandy soil conditions. Choose plants like those listed in this article that meet the USDA plant hardiness zone map for your area.
