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News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement following the State of the CFTC Hearing...
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “State of the CFTC”
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “State of the CFTC".
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Ambassador Visits School Feeding Site in Kenya
While in Kenya last week, Cindy McCain, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, saw how USDA’s McGovern-Dole Program has helped boost food security and educational opportunities for vulnerable children and families.
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USDA Announces Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee beginning April 1, 2022.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 6
AL NRCS Technical Assistance for FY2022 grant opened on March 31.
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USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Grasslands into Working Land Conservation
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 30, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting next week through May 13, 2022. Grassland CRP provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners...
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USDA Announces More Resources to Increase and Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA) to provide technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects.
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Benefits of Early Calving Are Increasing Due to Late Winter Warming
On rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth (weight) by supplying high-quality forage when its most needed, according to a study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Dragon Fruit from Colombia
The Government of Colombia has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Dragon Fruit into the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.
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USDA to Extend Application Deadlines for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity
Funding Opportunity Seeks to Pilot New Revenue Streams for America’s Climate-Smart Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners
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Modoc County Resource Advisory Committee discussed on March 28 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee discussed on March 28 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chairmen Scott and Smith Lead Letter to Offer Recommendations for Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military
News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-Georgia); Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.), Chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations; Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chair of the House Armed Services Committee;...
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USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2021, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022.
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Agriculture Department discusses Wenatchee-Okanogan Resource Advisory Committee on March 28
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture committee referred to newly introduced bill H.R.7266 on March 29
This bill is sponsored by Rep. Rodney Davis.
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USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy
News Release: WASHINGTON, Mar. 29, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock (OOL) final rule for organic dairy. This change to the USDA organic regulations will promote a fairer and more competitive market for all organic dairy producers, by making sure that certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.
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Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; National Management Information System discussed on March 28 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites on March 28
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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