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News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended through July 31, 2021, the moratorium on evictions of the hundreds-of-thousands of Americans who live in multifamily housing communities supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Boozman Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Growing Climate Solutions Act
News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered the following remarks in support of the Growing Climate Solutions Act...
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Growing Climate Solutions Act Passes U.S. Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the U.S. Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation that will help farmers, ranchers, and foresters understand and access carbon markets, helping the environment and boosting farm income at the same time.
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What did Agriculture Department publish on June 23?
The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on June 23
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on June 23 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Homer Wilkes, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – “Dr. Homer Wilkes has dedicated his career to public service; he has put his time and talents to work with USDA for more than 41 years. His nomination reflects USDA’s commitment to putting agriculture, forestry and working lands at the center of solutions to increase climate ...
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USDA Invests $185 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 32 States
News Release: Funding will Help Provide Rural Health Care, Emergency Response Services and Long-Term Disaster Recovery WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states. The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.
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USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP
News Release: Provides Updates on Efforts to Improve Access to Nutritious Foods WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study released today.
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USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP
Release: Washington - Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study released today.
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Four Nutrients in Flower Pollens Improve Honey Bee Gut Health
News Release: For the first time, four nutritional compounds found in different flowers have been directly proven to enhance gut health of honey bees, boosting their immune system and increasing lifespan, based on a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service scientists.
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USDA Invests $185 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 32 States
News Release: Washington - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states (PDF, 404 KB). The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.
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Chair Cheri Bustos Opening Statement at Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm Safety Net
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chair Cheri Bustos delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm Safety Net.".
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Schedule Advisory: Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research
News Release: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 10:00 AM EDT.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China
Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 330,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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Opening Statement of Ranking Member John Boozman at the Hearing Entitled Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer
News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, from the hearing entitled “Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer"...
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Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at the hearing titled, “Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer.
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Witness List: A Hearing to Review the Efficacy of the Farm Safety Net
News Release: Public Hybrid Hearing. RE: “Examining Opportunities for Growth and Investment in Rural America". Wednesday June 23, 2021. 1:00 p.m. This hearing will be streamed live via YouTube. WITNESS LIST. Mr. Jeff Kirwan, Farmer, Kirwan Farms, New Windsor, IL. Mr. Brian Talley, President, Talley Farms and Talley...
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Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for County Committee Members
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2021 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 2, 2021.
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Study Shows Amygdalin In Almond Nectar Can Reduce Viruses And Gut Parasites In Honey Bees
News Release: Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have found that a component in almond nectar and pollen can reduce honey bee viruses and gut parasites, which are some of the leading threats to bee health and colonies.
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