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The U.S. Department of Agriculture said March 18 that it plans to invest more than $20 million in rural communities that are vital to the nation's energy production.
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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 15
“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S1177 on March 15
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Agriculture Department discusses Competition and the Intellectual Property System: Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs on March 17
The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Dubai Trade Mission: Camelicious Visit Shows U.S.-UAE Trade in Action
Release: Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to kick off the first U.S. Department of Agriculture-sponsored in-person trade mission since November 2019. Administrator Whitley led a delegation of U.S. agribusinesses, farm organizations...
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USDA-FAS-GP grant application closes on May 20
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops grant opened on March 18.
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Vilsack details technical assistance program to 'level the playing field' for 'traditionally underserved' agricultural workers
U.S. Department of Agriculture said March 9 it will be working to offer technical assistance to help underserved farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 17
Conservation Innovation Grants State Program grant opened on March 18.
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USDA-FAS-GP offers new grant application process starting March 18
Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program grant opened on March 18.
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USDA-FAS-GP offers new grant application process starting March 18
Quality Samples Program grant opened on March 18.
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USDA Announces Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
News Release: SEATTLE, March 18, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Northwest ...
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USDA Announces Actions on Nutrition Security
News Release: Secretary Vilsack to Give Speech Highlighting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Robust Efforts to Tackle Nutrition Insecurity
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USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Honey Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Honey Board to fill four member and five alternate seats whose terms will expire Dec. 31, 2022.
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USDA Seeks Organizations to Nominate Members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from state cattle associations or state general farm organizations interested in nominating beef, dairy or veal producers or importers to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Applications are due by April 18, 2022.
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USDA-FAS-GP offers new grant application process starting March 18
Emerging Markets Program grant opened on March 18.
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USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.
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USDA McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress FY 2022 Public Meeting Webinar
Release: USDA would like to invite interested parties to attend a public meeting webinar on the McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress Programs FY 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). This will be an informational session to discuss application requirements, technical areas of focus, and address any questions for applicants.
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USDA-FAS-GP grant application closes on May 20
Market Access Program grant opened on March 18.
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and six Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
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USDA Updates Eligibility for Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified the definition of a spot market sale and hog eligibility under the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP), which assists producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. Hog producers...
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USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools
Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.
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