On April 10, the U.S. Geological Survey will host the eighth annual Earthquake Insight Field Trip. The one-day outreach event will start and end in Memphis, Tenn. Field trip participants will learn about the earthquake history of the central US and current exposures to earthquake hazards in the area....More

The USDA has announced the availability of funds for two key programs to encourage the use of renewable biomass and production of advanced biofuels. About $25 million will be made available through each program for fiscal year 2012....More

The USDA's National Agricultural Library, in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation, has announced the launch of Start2farm.gov, a new online portal that helps to provide assistance for beginning farmers and ranchers. The portal includes links to training, financing, technical assistance and other support services specifically for beginning farmers and ranchers as well as successful case studies about new and beginning farmers and ranchers....More

Federal Income Tax on Timber, complete with a current update of the new tax law changes, provides timely tax reporting information for woodland owners and their advisors....More