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As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (Dietary Guidelines), the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment.
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Urban environments are hotspots for invasive insects
About 82% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas, and that number is growing.
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USDA Accepting New or Modified Proposals for Its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Program
“We are committed to offering a strong suite of voluntary conservation options through the Conservation Reserve Program,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
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April 18: bills handled by Agriculture Committee
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on April 18.
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''Food shortage...it's gonna be real': Biden sounds alarm over food shortages amidst war in Ukraine and debate surrounding U.S. agricultural policy
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasing alarm regarding global food shortages given the importance of Ukrainian production and exports in providing food for the world.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 18
Conservation Reserve Program Technical Assistance Projects - Idaho grant opened on April 18.
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USDA Farmers Market Reopens for 25th Market Season
News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reopening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 25th market season. The annual Friday market will reopen on Friday, May 6, 2022, and run through Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. The market will be open from 9 a.m. EDT to 2 p.m. EDT on Fridays.
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NIFA Invests Nearly $18M for Small Business-Led Innovations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced that it is doubling down on its small business innovation investments, extending almost $18 million in research funds to further develop transformative agricultural solutions.
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Solving the Honeycrisp Apple Ancestry Mystery
Ancestry tests aren’t just for people or pets anymore.
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USDA Releases Equity Action Plan
Today, in support of Executive Order 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support to Underserved Communities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) made its Equity Action Plan (PDF, 500 KB) publicly available.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Pennsylvania and Utah
Samples from the Pennsylvania flock were tested at the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory and samples from the Utah flock were tested at the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, both part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
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USDA Announces 2022 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the 2022 crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton which are applied to the crop loan rate to determine the per bale actual loan rate.
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Biden-Harris Administration, Department of Agriculture Announce Efforts to Enable Energy Independence by Boosting Homegrown Biofuels
On Tuesday, April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to implement President Biden’s plan to enable energy independence by boosting homegrown biofuels.
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Week ending April 16: 19 notices published by Agriculture Department
There were 19 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 16, according to the Federal Register.
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Amendments to the United States Potato Board Membership and Assessment Methods discussed on April 15 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 15 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Application Deadline Extension for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2022 on April 15
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Moore: New guidance 'allows managers to make locally based decisions to address e-bike use'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced internal guidance about future e-bike use that will be helpful to rangers and forest supervisors.
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Agriculture Department discusses Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate on April 14
The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Decreased Assessment Rate for Pecans Grown in 15 States on April 14
The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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