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Mark Williams, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of his pioneering research to protect water quality and aquatic life from pollutants in agricultural runoff.
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Squashing the Spread of the Spotted Lantern Fly
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working with states to detect, contain, control and suppress spotted lanternfly, a deadly nonnative invasive pest that threatens American agriculture and natural resources.
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NIFA’s Evergreen Commitment to Protecting Trees, Forests
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, which began in Nebraska after the newly arrived settlers sorely felt the absence of trees — as windbreaks and shade, or as building material and fuel — in their new lives on the plains.
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USDA, Connecticut Sign Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement to Support Local and Regional Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).
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USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (Cattlemen’s Beef Board) to succeed 39 Members with terms that expire in March 2023. The deadline for nominations is June 9, 2022.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program”
House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program”
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Notice published on May 4 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Produce Safety University Nomination and Course Evaluation on May 4
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community
Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008...
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USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, Supplemental ...
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Vilsack: People's Garden Initiative returns because 'planting a garden can have big impacts'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture renewed the People's Garden Initiative across the country.
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USDA Renews People’s Garden Initiative
Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack planted a tree to announce the reopening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) People’s Garden Initiative.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oklahoma
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 commercial chicken breeder flock in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
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Seattle students study heavy metals with the Forest Service
Air is a critical resource for many living things, including people. USDA Forest Service scientists explore the effects of air pollution on environmental and human health – and how those effects impact different communities disproportionately.
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Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are looking to beef up your salad—not with complementary slices of tender chicken, steak or other meat but rather new, improved varieties of carrot and onion.
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National Volunteer Month Spotlight: Dr. Shannon Wiley
April is recognized as National Volunteer Month and serves as a time to honor volunteers who are positively impacting their communities. The following is an interview North Carolina A&T State University Extension Specialist Dr. Shannon Wiley. Dr. Wiley was once a 4-H’er who now helps guide volunteers within the 4-H community.
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National Wildflower Week
Hundreds of wildflower species bring immense beauty to the United States throughout the year from Maine’s red trilliums and Texas bluebonnets to Alaska’s fireweed and Nevada’s desert sand verbena.
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Illinois Program Turns Cowgirl Dreams into Livestock Research Reality
The moment 4-year-old Sarah Graham sat in a saddle for the first time, she announced she wanted to be a cowgirl. For the suburban Chicago preschooler, it was an unlikely dream. But it stuck.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Nah Inc., dba Ziyadeh Meat Market
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nah Inc., doing business as Ziyadeh Meat Market (Nah) of Fairview, N.J., on March 18, 2022,
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USDA Announces Popcorn Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Popcorn Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, immediately, to Dec. 31, 2024.
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