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Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) grant opened on March 17.
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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 - 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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Ranking Member Boozman Announces Staff Addition
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that Katherine Thomas will be joining as senior professional staff on the Republican side of the committee.
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USDA Announces Actions on Nutrition Security
Release: NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 During a visit to Columbia University and in celebration of National Nutrition Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a report detailing the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) (PDF, 755 KB). This report highlights USDAs commitment to advancing nutrition security, and the consistent access to safe, nutritious food that supports optimal health and well-being for all Americans.
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Agriculture Department discusses Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Revitalization (MPR) Demonstration Program-Section 514 and Section 515 for Fiscal Year 2022 on March 15
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Dried Fruit and Nut Mix
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Fruit and Nut Mix for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Vegetable Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Vegetable Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Dried Fruit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Fruit and Nut Mix for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases
The U.S.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $13 million in research that explores novel therapies and prevention strategies for animal diseases that cost the agricultural industry billions worldwide.
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USDA Announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment to Benefit Underserved Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is accepting grant applications for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Technical Assistance Investment Program to provide historically underserved farmers, ranchers and forest landowners technical support in accessing USDA programs and services.
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BASF Corporation; Determination of Nonregulated Status of Plant-Parasitic, Nematode-Protected and Herbicide-Tolerant Soybean discussed on March 15 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Condemnation of Poultry Carcasses Affected With Any Form of Avian Leukosis Complex; Rescission on March 14
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change"
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change".
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USDA Announces March 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2022, which are effective March 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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Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations discussed on March 14 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022. The public – including urban producers– is encouraged to attend.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadlines to apply for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity after requests from many stakeholders.
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New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022. The public - including urban producers- is encouraged to attend.
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