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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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Moffitt: LFPAs 'will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency and increase local food consumption'
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is receiving federal assistance to buy and distribute locally grown and processed food to support local, underserved farmers.
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Vilsack: 'New, innovative facility will give USDA scientists access to cutting-edge, safe and secure technology'
A new facility where scientists can study and diagnose animal diseases has been officially opened adjacent to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.
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Ducheneaux: New assistance program ‘will keep our small organic dairies in operation’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency has $104 million available to organic dairy operations to help them with projected marketing costs in 2023.
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Fourth-generation farmer on Farm Bill: 'The committee's continued outreach is laying the critical groundwork for a strong bipartisan farm bill'
The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit recently held a hearing titled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill that is renewed every 5-7 years, so the proposed Farm Bill for 2023 will last at least through 2028.
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Martin: Despite climate challenges,'we are seeing opportunities for growth'
June 5 is the deadline to apply for part of $500,000 in federal grant funding for projects that incorporate innovative conservation practices into agricultural production in the Pacific Islands area.
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Vilsack: USDA funding 'will help people in small towns, rural places and on Tribal lands build stronger communities and brighter futures'
Rural communities in eight states and Puerto Rico are getting a federal assist with immediate needs and in creating continuing economic development.
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Vilsack: 'Emergency Watershed Protection can help communities with recovery efforts'
U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing in watershed infrastructure to increase natural disaster preparedness and recovery.
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Vilsack: USDA works 'to ensure everyone eligible for WIC can tap into its incredible benefits'
U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced $16 million in subgrants for 36 projects to test innovative outreach strategies to increase equity and participation in WIC.
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Agriculture secretary praises regional food business center in Mississippi Delta
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement last week of a new regional food business center aimed at strengthening food supply chains in the Mississippi Delta region will be good for the area's economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.
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Kerry: Innovation key to creating 'more modern, resilient and prosperous food systems'
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called for urgent climate action by partnering and accelerating investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during the final day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM) for Climate Summit.
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Vilsack: 'Deferred maintenance projects are essential'
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior proposed $2.8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024 authorized by the Great American Outdoors Act to enhance infrastructure, recreation facilities, federal lands access and land and water conservation.
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Vilsack: Investment in wildfire protections 'one of the many actions we are taking to protect the people and communities we serve'
Western states are getting a $63 million assist from the federal government to protect their communities from the devastation of wildfires.
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Vilsack: 'The transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive'
U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking new steps to enhance organic markets and support food producers to make it easier for farmers to enter the organic market.
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Vilsack: 'We are ensuring roads and bridges on national forests and grasslands can withstand the unpredictable climate'
The Biden-Harris administration announced a $36 million investment in 100 projects to enhance national forest and grassland infrastructure, improving water, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitats as part of the Investing in America agenda.
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Lankford on Chinese nationals purchasing agricultural land: 'Every region of Oklahoma is concerned about foreign nationals buying up farmland'
For several years, foreign nationals have been buying up farmland in Oklahoma, and some are now allegedly working with criminal organizations to operate illegal ventures within America.
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Secretary of Agriculture: 'Climate change continues to impact longstanding agricultural practices in every country'
Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM) partners from around the globe are increasing their investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently said.
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Vilsack: Regional Food Business Centers 'will create new and expanded local market opportunities'
The finalists selected to lead 12 new regional centers to promote local agribusinesses have been named by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency announced May 3.
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Agriculture Department partners with South Carolina zoo to study SARS-CoV-2 biosecurity practices
Veterinarians with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are partnering with the Greenville (South Carolina) Zoo to assess the facility's SARS-CoV-2 biosecurity practices, using a standardized tool, according to a news release.
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Vilsack: 'Congress directed USDA to deliver financial assistance to distressed farm loan borrowers'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the release of nearly $130 million in extra financial aid to qualifying farm loan program borrowers in financial peril.
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