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There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on April 27.
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Allegheny Resource Advisory Committee discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Scientist Recognized for Exceptional Achievements in Science for African Swine Fever Vaccine Research
USDA scientist Douglas Gladue, a research microbiologist for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received the 2021 Arthur S.
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Export Sales to China
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 1,088,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China. Of the total, 476,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 612,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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APHIS Establishes a Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas, and Expands the Quarantine Area in Palmview, Hidalgo County, Texas
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) established a Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens or Mexfly) quarantine in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas.
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History Highlight: APHIS Begins Overseeing Ag Biotech
Genetic modification of plants—in the form of methods like crossbreeding—is as old as agriculture itself, but starting in the 70s and 80s, advanced scientific technologies like recombinant DNA opened the door to new possibilities.
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Agriculture Department discusses OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation on April 27
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden Administration Announces Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Global Food Aid to Respond to Putin’s Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine
News Release: USDA and USAID Intend to Draw Down Entire Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to Respond to Global Food Insecurity
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USDA Designates Two Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
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 Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Legal Proceedings on April 26
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bipartisan House Agriculture Committee Leaders Laud USDA, USAID Use of Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to Address International Food Crises
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania released the following statements following USDA and USAID’s decision to withdraw funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT).
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USDA Designates Pershing County, Nevada, as a 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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How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on April 26
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on April 26.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 27
Conservation Innovation Grants State Program grant opened on April 27.
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Bills addressed by Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on April 26
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on April 26.
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Vilsack: USDA announcement to help 'reduce energy prices and tackle rising consumer prices'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its efforts to implement President Joe Biden’s proposal to become energy independent by increasing the production of homegrown biofuels.
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Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee discussed on April 26 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Missouri River Resource Advisory Committee on April 26
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Kids in CNMI Consume More Fruit by Enjoying Smoothies at Breakfast
It’s the age-old question – how to get children to eat more fruit? We all know the benefits of a diet that’s rich in fruit. At least adults do.
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Biden Administration Announces Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Global Food Aid to Respond to Putins Unprovoked Invasion of Ukraine
News Release: Today, the Biden Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are taking the extraordinary step to draw down the full balance of the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT) as part of an effort to provide $670 million...
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