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The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 10

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1096-S1105 on March 10


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 29

FY 22 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects grant opened on March 15.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 15

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant opened on March 15.


Saving the Future of Chocolate: New Research Aims to Stop Loss of Cacao Plant

News Release: Chocolate is made from cacao beans, and research shows that 20 - 40 percent of the world's cacao beans are lost to cacao plant diseases. This presents a major problem as the confectionary industry depends heavily on chocolate. Similarly, chocolate candies are also a major market for U.S. agricultural...


Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial layer chicken flock in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 20 in February

There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February.


Release: The Government of Ethiopia has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 14

Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Announcement for Program Funding &- SOUTH DAKOTA grant opened on March 14.


APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Wasabi from Indonesia

Release: The Government of Indonesia has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Wasabi (Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum.) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests ...


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 13

Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 &-Massachusetts grant opened on March 14.


Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 159,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico during the 2021/2022 marketing year.


USDA-RHS offers new grant application process starting March 14

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant grant opened on March 14.


Deregulation of Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating a soybean variety developed by BASF Corporation using genetic engineering. The variety, designated as GMB 151, was developed to resist soybean cyst nematode, a microscopic parasitic ...


“RECOGNIZING THE NAEVE FAMILY BEEF PROCESSING PLANT” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on March 9

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING THE NAEVE FAMILY BEEF PROCESSING PLANT” on March 9.


USDA through financial program is 'committed to examining barriers faced by all borrowers'

The USDA is modifying its borrowing program for the agriculture industry, with a focus to help those in underserved areas, department officials said.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on March 11

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on March 11 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on March 11

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.