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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced three initiatives that are the first in a suite of major actions under the Biden Administration to create fairer marketplaces for poultry, livestock and hog producers.
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Health Care Access Among Self-Employed Workers in Nonmetropolitan Counties
Access to health care involves affordability, which is often tied to health insurance coverage, as well as availability of health care facilities and providers.
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USDA Announces Plans for Eradicating Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infestations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina in 2022. Every year, APHIS evaluates and determines the most effective options to achieve ALB eradication and eliminate the pest from the United States.
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USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
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Chair Abigail Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing "Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities"
Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing focused on how this Committee and USDA can work with partners to better build and support a pipeline for careers in the conservation space, including at NRCS. I’m looking forward to hearing from our witnesses about the work they are doing, the needs they see, and the opportunities we have to encourage careers in the conservation workforce.
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Ducheneaux: USDA is 'committed to making sure our nation’s organic producers and handlers have the tools they need'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is currently accepting applications to assist with costs for producers to transition to organic operations.
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USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to help create new and better market opportunities (PDF, 366 KB) for rural businesses and people in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
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USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Programs to Help People Buy, Build, Repair and Rent Homes in Rural, Tribal and Underserved Communities
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Chairwoman Stabenow On Food System Transformation Framework
Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement on the USDA’s Food System Transformation Framework.
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USDA NIFA Invests $40M to Improve Dietary Health and Reduce Food Insecurity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of nearly $40 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program.
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USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt Visits Mexico to Celebrate 75 Years of Mexico-U.S. Commission for Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Other Exotic Animal Diseases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny L. Moffitt commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Mexico-U.S. Commission for Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Other Exotic Animal Diseases (CPA).
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Badland caves are cooler than you think
America’s national forests and grasslands are popular destinations for recreational activities like swimming, hiking and rock climbing. But did you know that they also offer opportunities for exploring rare and unique sites like ice caves?
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USDA Proposes Revising Pecan Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Pecans in the Shell and the U.S. Standards for Grades of Shelled Pecans to reflect current industry descriptions and practices.
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USDA Announces Framework for Shoring Up the Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System to Be Fairer, More Competitive, More Resilient
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing details of a framework to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers.
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Export Sales to Pakistan
Private exporters reported sales of 352,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Pakistan.
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FNS's Long: School lunch is healthiest meal 'most children receive in the day'
Public school districts in rural Alabama are getting a $1 million grant to improve their school lunch programs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month.
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Forest Service chief: Burn pause due to 'current extreme wildfire risk'
Prescribed burns on National Forest Service lands have been paused for 90 days because of the high possibility of uncontrolled wildfires.
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Vilsack: States, formula manufacturers must 'work together to maximize access to infant formula for WIC participants'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and baby formula manufacturers to consider measures to increase flexibility amid the agency’s effort to get more formula to families in need.
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Agriculture Department publishes 15 notices in week ending May 28
There were 15 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.
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USDA makes $200 million available: 'The funding we’re announcing today ultimately will help us give farmers and ranchers a fair shake'
In an effort to boost the national food supply chain, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack is making $200 million available to drive the effort and create opportunities for small businesses in rural areas.
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