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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 26?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 25

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2022 – “As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are reminded of the profound impact of answering the call to serve others and in striving to do right by upholding the values of equity, justice, and inclusion.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


APHIS Authorizes the Importation of Three Acer spp. Dwarf Plants from the Republic of Korea into the United States

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk analysis relative to the importation of three Acer spp. (Acer buergerianum, A. palmatum, and A. pseudosieboldianum) dwarf plants from the Republic of Korea into the continental United States.Currently, ...


Schedule Advisory

News Release: Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 - 10:00 AM ET.


Release: On February 9, APHIS will host a webinar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time to review the outcome of a preliminary litchi tomato trap crop weed risk analysis (WRA) for litchi tomato and solicit feedback. In particular, APHIS is seeking additional information on litchi tomato’s biology in southeastern ...


News Release: RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022-When salty groundwater is used to irrigate almond orchards, production can be significantly reduced and the damage to trees can last for years, according to Agriculture Research Service studies.


USDA Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country

News Release: BESSEMER, Ala., Jan. 26, 2022 - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced that USDA is investing $1 billion to build and improve critical community facilities in 48 states, Puerto Rico and Guam (PDF, 449 KB). This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care, education and public safety while spurring community development and building sound infrastructure for people living in rural communities.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with the agricultural community.


USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signups for 2022

News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool in the Biden-Harris Administration effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits. The General CRP signup will run from Jan. 31 to March 11, and the Grassland CRP signup will run from April 4 to May 13.


Notice published on Jan. 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on March 23

HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM grant opened on Jan. 26.


Can a Deluge Compensate for Losses in Productivity and Carbon Uptake During a Drought?

News Release: FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 25, 2022 - USDA, Agricultural Research Service scientists at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research in Ft. Collins, CO, are using rain shelters to experimentally examine the impacts of deluge during a drought on forage production and carbon cycling (release and intake of carbon) in a semi-arid grassland in eastern Colorado.


USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Cornell University Collaborate to Present First National Hemp Webinar Series

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2022 - The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University today announced the launch of a webinar series on hemp research that aims to broaden the scope of training, education, and connectivity within the hemp community.


FAS 2021 Highlights: Expanding Opportunities, Tackling Challenges for U.S. Agriculture on a Global Scale

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area were proud to lead USDA’s international efforts during 2021 to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, address the climate crisis, promote nutrition and food security, and advance equity and diversity.


USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting Jan. 25

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program &- Farm Bill grant opened on Jan. 25.


USDA Urges Producers to Submit Applications for 2021 Grazing Loss Assistance by Jan. 31

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)  for 2021 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire. The deadline to apply for 2021 LFP assistance is Jan. 31, 2022.