Us Department of Agriculture
Recent News About Us Department of Agriculture
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More than $12 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be invested in fiscal year 2023 for projects supporting the Tribal Forest Protection Act through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $43 million into meat and poultry processing research, as well as innovation and expansion to work toward helping with supply chain issues.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture received $3 billion in applications during the first two rounds of a new grant program to increase domestic fertilizer production.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced producers in areas affected by disasters in nine states can apply for cost-share assistance through a new program that will help with damaged grain storage facilities.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s March 9 visit to a citrus grove in Polk County, Florida, underscored the USDA disaster assistance available to Florida producers affected by Hurricane Ian.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture marked the first National Biobased Products Day by celebrating sustainable initiatives within the federal government.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on the National Water Quality Initiative through a 30-day comment period.
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A University of Arkansas professor, Donna Graham, has received a $222,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to recruit underrepresented students, according to a news release.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be providing up to $250 million in aid for rice farmers across the country as part of a new program expected to launch this spring.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Equity Commission presented an interim report to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, which included 32 recommendations on how to remove barriers to inclusion and access.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a share of $70 million to fund projects improving outreach to underserved food producers and communities about the department's conservation programs and services.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $10 million for forest nursery and native seed partnerships.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to strengthen the food supply chain while also boosting the economy in rural communities and lowering prices at the grocery store.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will invest more than $48.6 million through the Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently made a statement on the nomination of Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the USDA deputy secretary.
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Four projects to provide high-speed internet for rural areas in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Mississippi are receiving $63 million in grants from the third funding round of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $262 million to improve jobs, health care and infrastructure access in historically underserved communities.
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Paper and electronic versions of new, simplified direct loan applications for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency will be available beginning March 1.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced former Vice President Al Gore will be the opening keynote speaker at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a strategic approach and investments to address water supply challenges for western food producers to resolve drought and exhausted water issues.