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There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 9.
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USDA Celebrates National Farmers Market Week
Release: By Tricia Kovacs, Deputy Administrator. Transportation and Marketing Program, Agricultural Marketing Service. Across the country, coast to coast, Alaska to Hawaii, farmers markets are providing people with fresh, locally sourced food and bringing communities together. USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack has...
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Export Sales to China, Italy, and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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USDA official on 'Tree Check Month': Checking trees for invasive Asian longhorned beetle 'can help us eliminate the beetle from the US'
The Department of Agriculture has designated August as "Tree Check Month" for the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB).
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USDA-RBCS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 8
Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grant opened on Aug. 8.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on Sept. 22
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Conservation Technical Assistance: Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) Cooperative Agreements grant opened on Aug. 8.
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USDA Partners with 37 States and Territories to Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
Release: Washington, D.C., July 11, 2022 (updated: August 8, 2022) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with states and territories across the country, is working with urgency to provide food benefits for the summer months to eligible children. As of August 8, 37 states and territories, including Puerto Rico, are set up to provide these benefits to an estimated 25 million children.
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Inflation Reduction Act
“It is critical that the House and Senate act quickly on this important piece of legislation so that we can get to work," Vilsack said.
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Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 18 in week ending July 23
There were 18 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending July 23, according to the Federal Register.
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Dean: Increased school lunch funding 'will help provide financial relief for schools'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing funding for school lunches.
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Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities
Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities
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Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Introduction of Livestock Legislation
Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Introduction of Livestock Legislation
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Thompson On The Tragic Passing Of Rep. Jackie Walorski And Members Of Staff
Thompson On The Tragic Passing Of Rep. Jackie Walorski And Members Of Staff
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USDA Invests $14.5 Million in Taxpayer Education, Program Outreach Efforts for Farmers and Ranchers
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in two outreach and education efforts for farmers and ranchers, including those who are new to farming or who have been historically underserved by USDA programs. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is investing $10 million for agriculture-oriented...
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Aug. 6 sees Congressional Record publish “Text of Senate Amendment 5292” in the Senate section
“Text of Senate Amendment 5292“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4295-S4296 on Aug. 6
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USDA Extends Public Comment Period to August 23 and Posts Public Webinar for the Proposed Rule to Promote Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the comment period for its proposed rule titled Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments for an additional 15 days through Aug. 23, 2022. The proposed rule published ...
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USDA's Moore: 'Without urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is kicking off efforts to ensure the long-term survival of giant sequoias from the threat of wildfire by putting in place emergency fuels reduction treatments.
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Streamlined Delivery of Emergency Relief Programs Is Win-Win for USDA and Agricultural Producers
News Release: New Program Outperforms Predecessor Disaster Program in speed of assistance and almost 90% reduced application burden, Online Analytics Now Available
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What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on Aug. 8
There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 8.
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Parenteau: Goal 'is to award every dollar to Oregon sponsors who need equipment' such as recent USDA grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service worked with a small southern Oregon school district to help get the district the equipment it needs to better serve its students.
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