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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced $5 million in funding available to Alaska, Hawaii, and certain U.S. territories to support small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations.
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Concurrence With World Organization for Animal Health's Risk Designation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy for Ireland discussed on April 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Natura Fresh LLC satisfied a $3,168 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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What did Agriculture Department publish on April 14?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of the Year

Borca's research contributed to the vaccine development for diseases that pose threats to U.S. pork industries: Classical Swine Fever and ASF.
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Reducing Wildfire Risk and Improving Wildlife Habitat

With mild spring conditions filling the forecast, the Daniel Boone National Forest initiated a series of prescribed burns in late-February.
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Increased Assessment Rate for Pistachios discussed on April 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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APHIS Establishes a New Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine in Zapata, Zapata County, Texas and Expands the Quarantine Areas in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties

APHIS and TDA established the Zapata quarantine following the confirmed detection of a mature mated female Mexfly from a trap in a grapefruit tree in a residential area.
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APHIS Releases Annual Impact Report for 2021

Each year, I have the honor of sharing with you APHIS’ achievements as highlighted in our annual Impact Report.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 15

NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner grant opened on April 15.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on April 14

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting April 14

School Breakfast Program Expansion-Territories grant opened on April 14.
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USDA-APHIS grant application closes on June 14

USDA APHIS Tribal Nations Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Opportunities 2022 Cooperative Agreements grant opened on April 14.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard: Help Shape the Next Dietary Guidelines!

Release: By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary.
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Agriculture Committee and the bills it addressed on April 14

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on April 14.
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Washington Apricots; Suspension of Reporting and Assessment Requirements discussed on April 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 14

TN NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants grant opened on April 14.
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Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

Release: Overview. 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. The public comment period will...
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 14

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program grant opened on April 14.
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