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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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What did Agriculture Department publish on May 3?
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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April: 68 notices published by Agriculture Department
There were 68 notices published by the Agriculture Department in April, according to the Federal Register.

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Statements by Secretary Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Release: Washington - Today, the White House announced its commitment to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, reduce diet-related diseases, and close disparity gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, the White House will hold a conference this fall to catalyze the public and private sectors around a coordinated, whole-of-government strategy to accelerate progress and drive significant change.

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ARS: Scientists research 'health-promoting potential in the human body' of carrots, onions
Agricultural Research Service scientists are making moves on the vegetable front by upping the ante on salad ingredients.

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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on July 3
Urban Agricultural Grants - Wisconsin grant opened on May 4.
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Agriculture Committee and the bills it addressed on May 3
There was activity on two bills related to the Agriculture Committee on May 3.

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Statements by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
News Release: This conference marks the first of its kind in more than 50 years. The last time the White House held a conference on these issues was in 1969

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USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup

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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Alaska
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)

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Forest Service has answers about the land around you
If you want to know how many acres of forest in your state were converted to agriculture, what the last hurricane did to forests in its path, or how much carbon is stored in the trees in your county,

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African Swine Fever Virus Vaccine Passes Tests Required for Regulatory Approval
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced that a vaccine candidate for African Swine Fever (ASF) passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval, moving the vaccine one step closer to commercial availability.


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NIFA-Funded Research Works to Strengthen Veterinarian Career Field
April 30 is recognized as World Veterinary Day, created by the World Veterinary Association in 2000 to celebrate the veterinary profession and promote the amazing work that veterinarians do.

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From Pests to Protein: Edible Insects Emerge as a Sustainable Food Source
Bugs. They get a bad rap. Some bite. Some sting. Some stink.

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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Walnuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Walnuts for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets”
House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets”[As prepared for delivery]Good morning.

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Thompsons Crypto Bill garners widespread industry support
One week since its introduction, the Digital Commodity Exchange Act has received a number of statements of support from crypto leaders.

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USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting May 3
International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (CA) grant opened on May 3.

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