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There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Sept. 13.
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Agriculture Department set to publish a new notice on Sept. 15

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 15.
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REGISTER NOW:US-EU CPA Stakeholder Session in Brussels

Release: Registration is now open for in-person attendance at the December 6-7 Stakeholder Session in Brussels, Belgium, for the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture (CPA). Participation is limited to 35 U.S. stakeholders, so we encourage you to register right away.
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26 press releases published in August by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 26 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service publishes five press releases in August

There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in August.
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Bills addressed by Agriculture Committee on Sept. 13

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on Sept. 13.
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Vilsack: Funding opportunities are 'part of USDA’s unwavering commitment to advancing equity'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding of up to $550 million for initiatives that help underprivileged farmers gain access to land, money and markets as well as programs that educate the upcoming, diverse generation of agricultural professionals.
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USDA Invests Nearly $2 Billion, Leverages American Agriculture to Feed Kids & Families

Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods. The additional support will help these organizations endure supply chain challenges and elevated food costs as they continue to fulfill their mission of providing nutritious foods to kids and families in need.
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United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes nine press releases in August

There were nine press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in August.
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USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Sept. 14

USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2022 grant opened on Sept. 14.
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22 press releases published in August by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

There were 22 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in August.
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USDA-FS grant application closes on Nov. 15

USDA FS GLRI Cooperative Weed Management Areas 2022 grant opened on Sept. 14.
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USDA-AMS grant application closes on Nov. 22

USDA Regional Food Business Centers grant opened on Sept. 13.
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USDA to spend $400 million on new Regional Food Business Centers to 'strengthen and enhance local and regional food systems'

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recent announcement of $400 million to build food business centers will be the start of supply chain centers nationwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.
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Sept. 12: bills handled by Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Sept. 12.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Sept. 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Soil Disturbance Reduces Resilience of Rangelands to Climate Change

News Release: Cattle grazing in a northern mixed-grass prairie near Cheyenne, Wyoming, where the experiment was completed. Photo by Julie Kray.
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Vilsack: 'This action ensures a fair and faithful interpretation of the law'

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack shared a public statement regarding the 2022 Public Charge Final Rule.
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Launching a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

Release: On Sept. 12, 2022, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy, calling for increased international cooperation to advance the use of biotechnology and biomanufacturing in addressing climate change, supporting supply chain resiliency, and increasing food security.
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Boozman: USDA Export Sales Data Reporting Miscue Raises Concerns About Department’s Priorities

Boozman: USDA Export Sales Data Reporting Miscue Raises Concerns About Department’s Priorities
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