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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Peach (Prunus persica) Live Dormant Stem Cuttings from Spain into the Continental United States

Release: The government of Spain has requested USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of peach (Prunus persica) live dormant stem cuttings for planting from Spain into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential ...


Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partners to Tap Resources for Rural America

News Release: Clarksdale, Miss., April 20, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice today announced a new whole-of-government effort led by USDA to transform the way federal agencies partner with rural places to create economic opportunity ...


USDA, Connecticut Sign Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement to Support Local and Regional Farmers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through the agreement...


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 20

National Plant Diagnostic Network for the Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative grant opened on April 20.



USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 20

Special Research Grants for Aquaculture Research Program grant opened on April 20.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on June 15

Equipment Grants Program grant opened on April 20.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on June 20

Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program grant opened on April 20.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting April 20

FY 2022 Scientific Exchanges Program grant opened on April 20.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 20

Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems grant opened on April 20.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 26

Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program grant opened on April 20.


Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 123,650 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.



USDA Farmers Market Reopens for 25th Market Season

News Release: WASHINGTON, Apr. 18, 2022 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reopening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 25th market season. The annual Friday market will reopen on Friday, May 6, 2022, and run through Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The market will be open from 9 a.m. EDT to 2 p.m. EDT on Fridays.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on April 18

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Accepting New or Modified Proposals  for Its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Program

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is welcoming new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners.


President Biden, USDA Forest Service Announce more than $238 Million to Support Rural Schools, Roads, Other Services

News Release: Secure Rural Schools will provide critical funding for 742 U.S. counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law