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House Agriculture Chairman David Scott released the following statement following Secretary Vilsack's speech announcing a framework to transform the food system.
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Vilsack: 'Canada has failed to honor and implement its USMCA commitments' with dairy import quotas
The United States' second formal trade complaint in its ongoing dispute with Canada over dairy import quotas is about the northern partner's reported failure to live up to its commitments.
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6 notices published in week ending June 4 by Agriculture Department
There were six notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 4, according to the Federal Register.
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USDA to host Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop: to 'develop a new AMR action plan.'
The USDA will host an Antimicrobial Resistance Workshop on August 30 that will be open to the public.
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NIFA's Toombs: $40 million funding will help 'improve dietary health and reduce food insecurity for those in need'
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced nearly $40 million in funding to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program.
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National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee; Notice of Solicitation for Membership discussed on June 3 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces significant investments to support urban agriculture, including $43.1 million for grants and cooperative agreements as well as six new urban county committees to help deliver key USDA programs to urban producers. These actions support USDA’s efforts to strengthen the food supply chain and transform the food system to be fairer, more competitive, and more resilient.
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USDA Has Provided $700 Million to Restore Sustainable Fuel Markets Hit by Pandemic
News Release: Funding Will Provide Economic Relief to more than 100 Biofuel Producers and 195 Facilities
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USDA Designates Cedar County, Nebraska, as Primary Natural Disaster Area
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, as Primary Natural Disaster Area
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 Two Idaho 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 Partners with States, Territories, and Tribes to Enhance Supply-Chain Resiliency Through Local Food Purchase Programs
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant advancements in food purchasing efforts through new programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for ...
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USDA Advances Food System Transformation with $43 Million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, Adds New Urban County Committees
News Release: Funding is First Part of $75 Million Investment to Support a Fairer Food System and Expand Access to Nutritious Food
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Issue Forest Order Closing Hyalite Canyon on the Custer Gallatin National Forest to Recreational Shooting on June 3
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes 49 notices in May
There were 49 notices published by the Agriculture Department in May, according to the Federal Register.
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How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on June 3
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on June 3.
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Vilsack: Drought Resilience group works to 'deploy resources and support during these intense, drought-stricken times'
The Biden-Harris administration's Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group released its summary report, marking one year since its inception.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting June 3
FY 2022 Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project grant opened on June 3.
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Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs discussed on June 2 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA, Rhode Island Sign Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement to Support Underserved Producers and Communities
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Rhode Island under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Rhode Island’s LFPA-funded program aims to improve local...
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