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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Moffitt: 'USDA is excited to partner with the state of Connecticut in addressing food insecurity'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a cooperative agreement with local food producers in Connecticut which is expected to benefit underserved communities.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon and Washington

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock (non-poultry) in Linn County, Oregon
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First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received over 450 proposals ranging from $5 million to $100 million each.
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How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on May 10

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on May 10.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 10 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 9

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Initiative, Invests $22.5 Million in Water Quality Improvements in Chesapeake Bay

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest an additional $22.5 million in conservation assistance in fiscal year 2022 to help farmers boost water quality improvements and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 9

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Vilsack: USDA looking for Conservation Reserve Program offers to help 'mitigate climate change and conserve natural resources'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to accept more than 2 million acres from agricultural producers and landowners through Conservation Reserve Program's general signup.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on New York Produce Business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Fong Shing International Corp. satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $53,540 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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USDA Announces Initiative, Invests $22.5 Million in Water Quality Improvements in Chesapeake Bay

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest an additional $22.5 million in conservation assistance in fiscal year 2022 to help farmers boost water quality improvements and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Chairman David Scott Statement on Lack of Domestic Ag Funding in Ukraine Supplemental

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia released the following statement in response to the lack of domestic funding for agriculture in the Ukraine supplemental package:“We have been working closely with the other three corners of the Agriculture Committees to evaluate options as it relates to the impacts of the war in Ukraine, and we will continue that work,” said Chairman David Scott.
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Information Collection; Storage and Use of Explosives and Magazine Security on National Forest System Lands Under a Special Use Authorization discussed on May 9 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest

News Release: Deadline for Second Funding Pool Closes Friday, June 10
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Diets High in Fiber Associated with Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria

News Release: Davis, Calif., May 10, 2022-Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service scientists and their colleagues in mBio.
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“National Beef Month (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record on May 5

“National Beef Month (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2349-S2350 on May 5
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on New York Produce Business

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Fong Shing International Corp. satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $53,540 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Candymar Produce Inc. satisfied a $1,920 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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