WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to 50 grants for climate-smart commodities projects. The agency description of the grant states: "Up to approximately $1 billion will be made available for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects through this funding opportunity, which will build markets and invest in America's climate-smart farmers, ranchers, and forest owners to strengthen U.S more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to three grants for conservation innovation programs in Alaska. The agency description of the grant states: "NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Alaska. A tot more ST