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The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced a new common name for the gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) today replacing “gypsy moth” with “spongy moth” in their list of “Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms.”
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 21
Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity for For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations grant opened on March 7.
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Record-high agriculture exports indicate 'return to certainty from the United States'
The U.S. agriculture industry's 2021 exports were the highest ever recorded, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last month.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 7
Conservation Innovation Grants Missouri Program grant opened on March 7.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 6
Texas Partners for Conservation grant opened on March 7.
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Local farmers to receive $97 million in funding to help reach government institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program to expand local producers' ability to sell to institutions such as universities, hospitals and other establishments operated by local governments, in a March 1 news release.
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Export Sales to China
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China. Of the total, 66,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 66,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Gregg Ebner Jr.
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Gregg Ebner Jr. (Ebner), Wichita Falls, Texas, on Feb. 15, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Witness List: A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Rural Development
News Release: 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST. The Honorable Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this event can be found here. *NOTE: **House Office Buildings...
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USDA Issues a Complaint against Natural Bridge Stockyard Inc. and Calvin D. (Bo) Wells, Jr.
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an administrative complaint on Oct. 13, 2021, against Natural Bridge Stockyard Inc. (NBS) and Calvin D. [Bo] Wells, Jr. (Wells) of Natural Bridge, Ala., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Mixed Species Flock in South Dakota
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial mixed species flock in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Flock of Commercial Layer Chickens in Maryland
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a flock of commercial layer chickens in Cecil County, Maryland.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Flock of Commercial Broiler Chickens in Missouri
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Stoddard County, Missouri.
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Two Non-Commercial Backyard Flocks (Non-Poultry) in Connecticut and Iowa
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two non-commercial backyard flocks (non-poultry) in Connecticut and Iowa.
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APHIS BRS Permit Application Updates and Training – Coming Soon!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing several updates to APHIS eFile that will make it easier to submit an APHIS eFile BRS permit application.
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USDA Reaches a Consent Decision Against Daniel Baranzini, Carlos Plascencia and Sonoran Cattle LLC for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a Consent Decision against Daniel Baranzini, Carlos Plascencia, and Sonoran Cattle LLC, (Sonoran) of Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Week ending March 5: Agriculture Department publishes 17 notices
There were 17 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending March 5, according to the Federal Register.
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USDA announces $215 million commitment for U.S. food supply chain
U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering $215 million to enhance the nation's food supply chain as an investment in rural America, the department's secretary said in a Feb. 24 news release.
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USDA extends SMHPP deadline to April 15 due to 'COVID-19 pandemic'
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP).
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USDA conducts 2021 Organic Survey to evaluate impact on economy
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather data on certified organic products to study the effect of the organic industry on the economy.
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