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News Release: Quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah") is increasingly popular as a high-protein, slightly nutty flavored grain-like seed that can be made into flour for bread and pasta, used in soups and cereal, eaten as a snack food, and fermented into alcoholic beverages like beer.
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U.S. Potatoes Return to Mexico
Release: It looks like U.S. potatoes will soon be back on menus and at markets across Mexico! Following the recent expansion of market access, which U.S. growers and USDA had sought for more than 25 years, FAS AdministratorDaniel Whitley marked the milestone in Guadalajara on May 17.
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USDA-FAS-GP-10613 offers new grant application process starting May 18
FY 2022 Faculty Exchange Program-Philippine and Vietnamese Veterinary Science grant opened on May 18.
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How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on May 17
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on May 17.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 229,200 metric tons of soybeans received during the reporting period for delivery to unknown destinations. Of the total, 10,200 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 219,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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Ranking Member Boozman on New USDA Food Crisis Plan
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s new proposals for additional agricultural producer flexibilities...
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on July 21
Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative grant opened on May 18.
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U.S. Fresh Potatoes Begin Export To Mexico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Mexico’s national plant protection organization (SENASICA) announce that the United States has begun exporting potatoes beyond the 26-kilometer border zone that previously marked the limit of their export
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards $1 Million Training Grant to Alabama Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Regional Office announced today the award of a $1,000,000 grant to Alabama Department of Education, which administers the National School Lunch Program in the state.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Vegetables (Sweet Potatoes)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Vegetables (Sweet Potatoes) for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
News Release: Washington - The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses.
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Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards $1 Million Training Grant to Alabama Department of Education
Release: ATLANTA, Ga., May 17, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Regional Office announced today the award of a $1,000,000 grant to Alabama Department of Education, which administers the National School Lunch Program in the state. The grant, formally known as FNS's Team...
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards Approximately $1 Million Training Grant to Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Western Region announced today the award of a $999,887 grant to the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) which administers the National School Lunch Program in...
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Agriculture Department discusses Access to Fertilizer: Competition and Supply Chain Concerns on May 16
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards Nearly $1 Million Training Grant to Virginia Department of Education
Release: RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Mid-Atlantic Region announced today the award of a $982,827 grant to Virginia Department of Education, which administers the National School Lunch Program in the Commonwealth. The grant, formally known as FNS's...
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Revision of Currently Approved Information Collection on May 16
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
News Release: First Wave of Payments Based on Crop Insurance Data
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Agriculture Department discusses Competition and the Intellectual Property System: Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs on May 16
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers
News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification...
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