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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of Pennsylvania are set to allocate over $24 million to bolster the state's food supply chain infrastructure. The announcement was made during the 108th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, an event that underscores the burgeoning market opportunities for food producers.
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The office of Governor Sarah Sanders (R-Arkansas) is currently conducting an investigation into the potential violation of state law by two Arkansas-based companies, alleged to have affiliations with China. Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward raised his concerns in a letter addressed to Attorney General Tim Griffin (R-Arkansas), calling for investigations into these companies.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to strengthen food sovereignty and expand indigenous roles in forest management, in response to tribal requests. The department will allocate more than $68 million in investments across 120 new agreements to facilitate this effort.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a partnership with American Forests, aimed at scaling up climate-adapted reforestation efforts over the next five years. This collaboration is set to restore millions of acres of burned and degraded forest across the United States.
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The U.S. Administration announced a draft to reduce national food waste on Dec 2nd. The initiative will see the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collaborating towards this goal.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the provision of $208 million in assistance aimed at preventing guaranteed borrower foreclosures and supporting emergency loan borrowers.
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The USDA's Crop Production report indicates a decrease in corn and soybean production from September 2023, with yield per harvested acre decreasing for both crops.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid.
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The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report on the role of agriculture and forestry in the U.S. carbon markets, highlighting current market activity, barriers to participation, and opportunities for improving access.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is offering nearly $50 million in grant funding to support the forestry sector, aiming to create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy, expand processing capacity, and tackle the climate crisis.
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Agronomy suggests that corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to accurately measure the damage and estimate potential economic loss.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools invest in nutritious school meals.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking candidates to join the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, starting on September 18. The committee, established in 1992, provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on improving USDA's objectives for beginning farming and ranching businesses. The USDA is encouraging nominations from various sectors, including the ranching and farming industry, state and tribal agriculture organizations, academic institutions, and trade associations. Interested individuals can also nominate themselves.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to ensure that low-income residents in Hawaii who have been affected by the devastating wildfires receive the necessary food assistance. The USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) may be able to provide aid to 16,000 households that would not typically qualify for assistance under normal guidelines. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has emphasized the commitment of the USDA to help those impacted by the disaster.
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The Biden-Harris administration is taking a major step towards increasing access to trees and green spaces in cities and neighborhoods across the United States. Through the Investing in America program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service has committed $1 billion in competitive grants to approximately 400 projects. This initiative aims to combat extreme heat and climate change, promote public health and safety, and improve access to nature.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the initial project selection for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited a farm in Wisconsin to commemorate this milestone. The projects selected through this initiative aim to raise awareness and implement climate-smart production practices on working lands, benefiting farmers, ranchers, and private landowners while also addressing climate change.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced his support for President Biden's nomination of Dr. Basil Gooden as the Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. Secretary Vilsack praised Dr. Gooden's extensive experience and dedication to affordable housing, community advancement, and economic development. Dr. Gooden currently serves as the Director of State Operations for Rural Development at USDA and has been instrumental in expanding access to USDA programs and opportunities for rural communities.
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Moffitt: 'The connections between plant pests, crop losses and food shortages are evident in Africa'U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt unveiled transformative partnerships at the Africa Food Systems Forum, which took place in Tanzania.