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Conservation Innovation Grants Pacific Islands Area State Program grant opened on Feb. 28.
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Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection Request; Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities on Feb. 28
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint eleven U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and eight Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Offers WBSCM Refresher Training to Current Vendors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing current vendors an opportunity to participate in our live, on-line training sessions on “How to Submit an Offer”
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USDA Issues a Complaint Against Bruce Camenzind for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an administrative complaint against Bruce Camenzind (Camenzind), doing business as Clarence E. Camenzind Funnel Trust, BK Farms, and Dixon Ranch in Blair, Neb., on Jan. 25, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Chairman David Scott, House Leaders Call for Action on State Funding Disparities for 1890 Land-Grant Universities
“For far too long the funding disparity between 1890 and 1862 Land-Grant Institutions has prevented our country from supporting our students when it comes to agriculture research and innovation.
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USDA Grants Additional WIC Flexibilities Amid Abbott Recall of Certain Powder Infant Formula
FNS has offered WIC agencies the opportunity to request waivers of certain WIC regulations to offer maximum flexibility to address this issue.
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Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 16 in week ending Feb. 26
There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.
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APHIS celebrates 2021 accomplishments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service successes to safeguard the country’s agriculture and natural resources in 2021.
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USDA researchers study effect of deluge during drought
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are investigating the effects of a sudden extreme rainfall event, or "deluge," on an area experiencing long-term drought, to help the nation's farmers better navigate climate change.
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Department of Agriculture extends flexibilities for agricultural producers
In light of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the crop insurance flexibilities will extend at least until the end of June, according to a Jan. 27 USDA news release.
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'Millions have struggled': USDA report highlights nutrition efforts amid pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released a report in January about efforts over the past year to ensure families have access to a nutritious diet during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Department of Agriculture will extend comment period of Apple Crop Provision; 'we are allowing more time for this important feedback process'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the comment period for the proposed changes of the Apple Crop Provision has been extended to April 15.
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Biden-Harris administration announces allocation of over $1 billion for post-wildfire, hurricane recovery
The Biden-Harris administration late last month announced the allocation of at least $1.3 billion in disaster relief funds for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s post-wildfire and hurricane recovery support efforts.
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'This trade can resume safely': Canada to resume exporting potatoes to Puerto Rico
The U.S. States Department of Agriculture recently announced that the import of potatoes from Canada to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico could resume.
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'Consider the enrollment options': Enrollment deadlines for CRP revealed for 2022
The USDA is beginning its Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups for 2022.
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USDA to provide $7 million in grant funding to 'increase the competitiveness of the U.S. maple syrup industry'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently announced $7 million in grant funding to help strengthen the U.S. maple syrup industry.
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APHIS announces initiative that will work to 'detect new disease threats and provide intelligence to our public health partners'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced the Final Strategic Framework that will advance surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging diseases.
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Shasta County Resource Advisory Committee discussed on Feb. 25 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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