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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Atlantic Veal & Lamb, LLC
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USDA-FAS-GP-10608 grant application closes on May 6

FY 2022 MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM grant opened on March 4.
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USDA-FAS-GP-10606 offers new grant application process starting March 4

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM grant opened on March 4.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on March 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters report the following activity.
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Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board discussed on March 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA to provide seafood industry $50 million to overcome 'pandemic disruptions'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Feb. 14 it would provide approximately $50 million in grants to help the seafood industry respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Agriculture Department discusses New Fee Structure for Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program Initial and Annual Guarantee Fees on March 3

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA encouraged by cedarwood oil's potential as tick repellent

A fragrance considered fine enough for perfume by human noses is apparently rather offensive to certain species of ticks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported.
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Agriculture Department discusses Soliciting Comments on a Draft Outline of a Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Economic Development and on Updating the National Aquaculture Development Plan on March 3

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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'240,000 chickens' in Kentucky, Virginia test positive for bird flu

In February, the Department of Agriculture announced outbreaks of a highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kentucky and Virginia.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Seek Renewal of an Information Collection on March 3

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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'We have heard directly from producers and processors': Vilsack announces $80M in additional funds to Dairy Business Innovation initiatives

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a March 2 release that it would boost its Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives investment by $80 million.
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Nomenclature Changes; Technical Amendment discussed on March 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1”

House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1”
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Agriculture Department discusses Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues on March 2

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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USDA lifts sanctions on Texas produce company after reparations payment made

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Dallas-based Itamp Inc. has paid $26,912 reparation order and will be able to operate in the produce industry once it has the appropriate license.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 2

Conservation Innovation Grants Pennsylvania State Program grant opened on March 2.
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USDA Makes Available Additional $80 Million in Funding to Support Long-Term Resilience in the Dairy Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an additional investment of $80 million in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. In November 2021, DBI awarded $18.4 million to three current Initiatives at University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency for Food and Marketing...
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