U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for landowners who faced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before January 2021.
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U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) have introduced a bill that would broaden the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States' (CFIUS) jurisdiction over land purchases by foreign investors.
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The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the first Latino to be Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Xochitl Torres Small was confirmed by the Senate on July 11 in an 84-8 vote.
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The federal government is investing $188 million to conserve thousands of acres of working forestland across the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last month. The funding will support 34 projects in 22 states and one territory to sustain more than 245,000 acres of working forests.
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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently called for Congress to take action and provide better pay and support for federal wildland firefighters, emphasizing the need for workforce reforms to address the growing wildfire crisis.
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In a June 29 press release, the USDA announced investments to enhance independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers, and support the rural workforce.
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The Congressional Western Caucus said the 2023 Farm Bill should be focused on programs that work well and are proven effective – rather than siphoning funding and technical staff for unproven climate projects.
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The Biden-Harris administration unveiled a novel deal with producers to strengthen markets and create Jobs for producers in 19 states. The ultimate goal of this is to strengthen the nation's food supply chain.
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The USDA publicly recognized National Pollinator Week, which took place in June 19-25. Their observance of this week has the aim of raising awareness in the public about pollinators, which are essential for the world's food supply.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced it is now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local county committees.
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Faculty and staff from tribal colleges and universities were in Washington, D.C. earlier this week to learn about research opportunities, programs and services available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Biden-Harris administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $43 million in expanding and promoting the various uses of wood.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $714 million in grants and loans to provide reliable and affordable high-speed internet to rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states.
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Participants in a particular federal nutrition program consume more healthy fruits and vegetables than does the average American adult, according to a study of the program's effectiveness.
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When rural Jasper County, Texas, is hit by strong storms, it relies on a federal program to clear and reopen its county road, usually left impassable by storm debris and flooding.
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Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service collaborated on a study to determine how New England states could increase their regional self-reliance in food production to 30% by 2030.
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Corn and soybean producers in more than 1,000 U.S. counties have been added to a federal insurance option that covers unexpected decreases in operating margin.
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The debt ceiling deal in Washington comes with food assistance changes that could harm some vulnerable populations but assist others, a Washington-based policy analyst said.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit at the University of Kentucky.
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The Narragansett Indian Tribe is receiving federal assistance to buy and distribute locally grown and processed food to support local, underserved farmers.