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USDA Proposes Science-Driven Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC

Release: Washington, Nov. 17, 2022 USDAs Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. These science-based revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

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USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Kentucky

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kentucky for more than $3.2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.

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USDA Invests $21.6M in Small Business-Led Innovations

News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced an investment of $21.6 million in scientific research for small businesses to further develop transformative agricultural solutions.

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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program grant opened on Nov. 17.

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USDA-FS grant application closes on Dec. 20

2022 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program grant opened on Nov. 17.

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Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Promotions

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced several staffing promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.

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Agriculture Department discusses Gallatin Resource Advisory Committee on Nov. 16

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

2022 Temporary Bridge Funding Opportunity grant opened on Nov. 17.

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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Jan. 19

Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities grant opened on Nov. 17.

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Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee discussed on Nov. 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Vilsack: 'USDA is proud to play a pivotal role through our new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities'

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack highlighted the department's initiatives and investments in climate-friendly agricultural practices and forestry at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).