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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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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Witnesses for Hearing Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced witnesses for the Committee’s upcoming hearing titled, “Examining Markets, Transparency, and Prices from Cattle Producer to Consumer."
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Led by USDA, U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition
News Release: Washington - Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Issues USDA Proclamation Recognizing National Pollinator Week
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation to recognize the designation of the week of June 21 – 27, 2021 as National Pollinator Week.
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Led by USDA, U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.
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USDA Invests $55.2 million in Grants to Increase Capacity and Expand Access in Meat and Poultry Inspection Operations
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. The new program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the follow activity.
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Led by USDA, U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition
Release: Washington - Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.
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Chairman David Scott Statement on Shameful Lawsuit Against Black Farmers, USDA
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott, today issued the following statement regarding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction against Black farmers in the ongoing Faust et al v. Vilsack et al case...
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Pollens to Fit A Honey Bee’s Every Season
News Release: Whether the pollen honey bees collect comes from spring or fall flowers can be a vital factor in supporting the annual cycle of behaviors that sustain a honey bee colony, according to a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service scientists.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Representative Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 18, 2021 – “Representative Xochitl Torres Small’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing rural prosperity. Her nomination is responsive to rural stakeholders and Congress; both have emphasized the ...
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Chairwoman Stabenow Congratulates Xochitl Torres Small on USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Nomination
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's intent to nominate Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Notice published on June 17 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on June 17
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Agriculture Department on June 17
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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