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There is one release scheduled to be published on May 26.
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New notice from Agriculture Department to be published on May 26

There are two releases scheduled to be published on May 26.
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USDA Commits to Big Game Conservation Partnership with the State of Wyoming: Initial Investments Forthcoming

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Robert Bonnie announced a new partnership that uses diverse Farm Bill investments to support voluntary conservation of private working lands and migratory big game populations in Wyoming.
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APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Updates Policy to Import Earthworms into the United States

On July 1, 2022, APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) will require all stakeholders who import earthworm species into the United States to request and obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit, and to comply with rearing and shipping requirements.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards $1 Million Training Grant to Alabama Department of Education

USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards $1 Million Training Grant to Alabama Department of Education
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Lemay: 'Modifying the diet has the potential to be a new weapon in the fight against antimicrobial resistance'

U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed many healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber daily have fewer antibiotic resistant microbes in their gut.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Notice of Request for Emergency Approval on May 24

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee discussed on May 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chairman David Scott, Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos Release Statement on Announcement of USDA Emergency Relief Program

House Agriculture Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos released the following statement on the rollout of USDA's Emergency Relief Program:“I applaud Secretary Vilsack and USDA on announcing the Emergency Relief Program, which is an updated and streamlined version of WHIP+” said Chairman David Scott.
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Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Boozman and Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Baby Formula Shortage for Families on WIC

Today, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, along with Sens
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New notice from Rural Housing Service to be published on May 26

There is one release scheduled to be published on May 26.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 24 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Designates Lane County, Kansas, 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 Adams County, Idaho, 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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Agriculture Department discusses New Information Collection: Entities Serving Socially Disadvantaged/Veteran Farmers and Ranchers on May 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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'Committed to prioritizing nutrition security': Virginia receives grants for improved nutrition in school lunches

The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service gave almost $1 million to Virginia's Department of Education.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Sugar Apple and Atemoya Fruit for Consumption from Lebanon

The Government of Lebanon has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of sugar apple (Annona squamosa) and atemoya (Annona × atemoya) for consumption into the United States
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Vilsack: Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities 'created tremendous interest from a diverse cross-section of groups'

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the first round of funding through the new Climate-Smart Commodities Partnerships garnered more than 450 proposals, ranging from $5 million to $100 million each.
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USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting May 24

Engagement with Asia and Regional Economic Communities to Promote Alignment of MRL Standard Setting Bodies grant opened on May 24.
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