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News Release: Washington - 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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USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

The CCC is required by law to quarterly announce estimates of sugar to be purchased and sold under the Feedstock Flexibility Program based on crop and consumption forecasts.
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USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts

Water Quality-Focused Program Builds Upon CRP Contracts
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APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Assessment for the Box Tree Moth Control Program in New York State

The BTM is native to East Asia and has become a serious invasive pest in Europe, where it continues to spread
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Statement by Secretary Vilsack on the President’s FY 2023 Budget

The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023.
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Witness List: "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy — Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America"

News Release: 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST. PANEL 1. The Honorable Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC. Accompanied by Dr. Karama Neal, Administrator, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Washington, DC. Accompanied by Mr. Chris McClean, Acting...
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Agriculture Department discusses Marketing Order for Walnuts Grown and Handled in California (M.O. No. 984); Hearing on April 1

The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest; Montana; Telegraph Vegetation Project discussed on April 1 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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NIFA spends millions of dollars to advance knowledge of agriculture systems 'across the rural-urban continuum'

National Institute of Food and Agricluture reportedly invested more than $6 million in support of foundational knowledge of agricultural support systems, according to a March 23 news release.
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Agriculture Department discusses Soliciting Comments on a Draft Outline of a Strategic Plan for Extension of Comment Period on April 1

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Intermediary Relending Program; Correction discussed on April 1 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU) Certification Process discussed on March 31 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Vilsack: Program funding deadline extended to ensure 'interested and eligible meat and poultry processors have ample time' to apply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture extended the deadline to May 11 to apply for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program funding, as reported in a March 25 news release put out by the Rural Development Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on March 31

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces April 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2022, which are effective April 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the signup period for its Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative (CLEAR30) - a nationwide opportunity for certain landowners and agricultural producers currently implementing water quality practices through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to enroll in 30-year contracts, extending the lifespan and strengthening the benefits of important water quality practices on their land.
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Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC): Notice of Intent To Reestablish Charter and Call for Nominations discussed on March 30 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 16

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - VIRGINIA grant opened on April 1.
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Public press releases: United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes 17 in March

There were 17 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in March.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on March 30 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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