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Corn producers can use geospatial technology to asses wind damage in fields
A recent study published in Frontiers in Agronomy suggests that corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to accurately measure the damage and estimate potential economic loss.
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USDA reaches stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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$60 million in school meals available through USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools invest in nutritious school meals.
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Partnership created for early detection of emerging animal diseases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
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Vilsack: "USDA is committed to helping the beginning farmer, the young farmer, access and make use of USDA programs"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking candidates to join the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, starting on September 18. The committee, established in 1992, provides advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on improving USDA's objectives for beginning farming and ranching businesses. The USDA is encouraging nominations from various sectors, including the ranching and farming industry, state and tribal agriculture organizations, academic institutions, and trade associations. Interested individuals can also nominate themselves.
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Vilsack: "USDA is committed to making sure that those recovering from the devastating Hawaii wildfires get the vital food assistance they need"
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to ensure that low-income residents in Hawaii who have been affected by the devastating wildfires receive the necessary food assistance. The USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) may be able to provide aid to 16,000 households that would not typically qualify for assistance under normal guidelines. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has emphasized the commitment of the USDA to help those impacted by the disaster.
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Through the investing in America program, the Biden-Harris administration commits $1 billion to roughly 400 projects to increase access to trees and green spaces in cities and neighborhoods around the...
The Biden-Harris administration is taking a major step towards increasing access to trees and green spaces in cities and neighborhoods across the United States. Through the Investing in America program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service has committed $1 billion in competitive grants to approximately 400 projects. This initiative aims to combat extreme heat and climate change, promote public health and safety, and improve access to nature.
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The United States Department of Agriculture is commemorating the initial project selection made for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity one year ago.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the initial project selection for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited a farm in Wisconsin to commemorate this milestone. The projects selected through this initiative aim to raise awareness and implement climate-smart production practices on working lands, benefiting farmers, ranchers, and private landowners while also addressing climate change.
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Tom Vilsack, the secretary of agriculture, made a statement about his intention to nominate Basil Gooden, PhD, to be the undersecretary for rural development.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced his support for President Biden's nomination of Dr. Basil Gooden as the Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. Secretary Vilsack praised Dr. Gooden's extensive experience and dedication to affordable housing, community advancement, and economic development. Dr. Gooden currently serves as the Director of State Operations for Rural Development at USDA and has been instrumental in expanding access to USDA programs and opportunities for rural communities.
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Moffitt: 'The connections between plant pests, crop losses and food shortages are evident in Africa'
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt unveiled transformative partnerships at the Africa Food Systems Forum, which took place in Tanzania.
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Duvall: 'AFBF is pleased that the WTO dispute panel ruled against China’s imposition of unjust retaliatory tariffs'
The World Trade Organization determined that when China imposed tariffs on U.S. goods after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on certain Chinese imports, China was violating its trade agreements.
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USFS Chief Randy Moore: 'We are helping underserved and small-acreage landowners to access new economic opportunities to ensure working forests'
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is directing $150 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act toward underserved and small-acreage forest landowners to support forest management and promote enduring health and resilience across privately owned lands, the agency announced in an Aug. 22 press release.
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Vilsack: “The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is a critical piece of USDA and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced that $72.9 million has been awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This grant program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by supporting growers through marketing, education, and research efforts, and the funding is being allocated to various departments of agriculture in states, territories, and other areas to boost specialty crop industries and production.
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Jacobs-Young: “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to investing, growing and supporting small businesses.”
On August 23, 2023 the USDA announced an investment of over $12.5 million in small businesses engaged in important agricultural research across the U.S.
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Duvall: 'Mexico’s ban on bioengineered corn is not only a clear violation of USMCA, it also ignores science'
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has requested a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in response to Mexico banning the use of biotech corn in dough and tortillas.
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US Department of Agriculture announces financial aid for Farm Loan Programs borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced novel financial aid to financially distressed Farm Loan Programs borrowers.
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Vilsack: 'Mexico’s approach to biotechnology is not based on science'
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the United States requested the establishment of a dispute settlement panel with Mexico due to Mexico's non-scientific approach to agricultural biotechnology policies.
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Vilsack: 'The time is now, and together we can achieve sustainable, equitable and resilient agri-food systems'
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently emphasized the connection between agri-food systems and climate change.
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Torres Small on grants to boost nutrition: 'Students in every community deserve access to healthy and nutritious meals'
Action for Healthy Kids awarded $30 million to school districts across the U.S. to boost school nutrition, according to a press release.
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Sen. Ernst calls China “our nation’s number one pacing threat” after Senate votes to restrict Chinese purchases of US land
On July 25, the Senate voted to prohibit foreign adversaries from making future purchases of American agricultural land, prompting US Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to call China the primary threat to the US. Ernst tweeted on July 26 that China continues to buy farmland and encircle US military bases.
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