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More than $65 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and invested in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will help improve water quality, trails, roads and fish habitats nationwide.
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More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDAs Child Food Benefits for Summer

Release: Washington, D.C., Aug. 31, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across the country to provide summer food buying benefits to families with children. These states and territories will provide an estimated $12.5 billion in temporary nutrition benefits to approximately 32 million children.
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Statement from FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley issued the following statement today regarding weekly export sales reporting.
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Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2023 discussed on Aug. 31 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Research Facility in Lubbock Commemorates Over 20 Years of Contributions to the Livestock Industry

USDA Research Facility in Lubbock Commemorates Over 20 Years of Contributions to the Livestock Industry
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Fun, Food, and Fitness for Healthy Families

Fun, Food, and Fitness for Healthy Families
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Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip

Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
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For the Love of Trees, Please Check Yours for Asian Longhorned Beetle

For the Love of Trees, Please Check Yours for Asian Longhorned Beetle
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Drought in the Western United States

Drought in the Western United States
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China's Import Potential for Beef, Corn, Pork, and Wheat

China's Import Potential for Beef, Corn, Pork, and Wheat
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Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip

Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
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PPQ to Permanently Allow Uploaded Copies of Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms

PPQ to Permanently Allow Uploaded Copies of Phytosanitary Certificates and Forms
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USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
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The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program in 2020

The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program in 2020
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Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023 discussed on Aug. 31 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters in Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Texas

News Release: Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees and harvested or stored crops and hay.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program for Fiscal Year 2023 on Aug. 31

The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Designates Two Kentucky Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Designates Six Tennessee Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA's Vilsack unveils $300 million initiative to help farmers transition to organic food production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to invest up to $300 million in a new initiative for organic farming.
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