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Private exporters reported the following activity: 120,000 metric tons of hard red winter wheat for delivery to Nigeria.
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U.S. Advances Innovation at Inaugural AIM for Climate Ministerial

At the first Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) ministerial meeting in Dubai today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack underscored the importance of joint international action and investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, calling on AIM for Climate partners to continue on their ambitious path towards addressing global climate change and hunger challenges.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Matthew Seepe

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Matthew Seepe (Seepe) of Collinsville, Ala., on Feb. 14, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA issues a Complaint to Greg Deakin for Alleged Violations of the P&S Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an administrative complaint to Greg Deakin (Deakin), doing business as Banner Sale Management, Cuba, Ill., on Jan. 5, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Files Action Against J & J Distributing Company in Minnesota for Alleged PACA Violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against J & J Distributing Company for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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The Importance of Cover Crops

Cover crops also provide public benefits by reducing sediment loss, nutrient runoff and leaching; reducing flooding; and storing carbon in the soil. Land-grant Universities conduct research and educate landowners about this important conservation practice.
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Agriculture Department discusses Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act on Feb. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA names four new members to National Organic Standards Board

The recently announced four new members of the National Organic Standards Board, and its existing members, are 'vital' for the nation's organic standards updates, a U.S. Department of Agriculture under secretary said in a news release
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Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA, DOJ launch online system to 'create livestock and poultry markets that are fairer to our nation’s producers'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Justice have partnered to launch an online tool for farmers and ranchers to report anticompetitive practices.
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 22

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grant opened on Feb. 22.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA updates school meal standards to 'give America’s children the foundation for successful, healthy lives'

On Feb. 4, the U.S. Department of Agriculture updated nutrition standards for schools.
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USDA issues a Complaint to Greg Deakin for Alleged Violations of the P&S Act

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an administrative complaint to Greg Deakin (Deakin), doing business as Banner Sale Management, Cuba, Ill., on Jan. 5, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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USDA Files Action Against J & J Distributing Company in Minnesota for Alleged PACA Violations

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against J & J Distributing Company for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Minnesota, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers in the amount of $493,611 from June 2020 through April 2021.
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Senate Ag Committee Leadership Creates FFA Caucus

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced the creation of the bipartisan Senate FFA Caucus. This caucus will work to support teachers and parents preparing ...
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on April 26

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship grant opened on Feb. 22.
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Maximizing Crop Profits Under Limited Water

News Release: In a collaborative work between the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Soil and Water Management Research, the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in Spain, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M AgriLife, researchers adapted a crop model for use in the Texas High Plains to simulate crop water use and corn yield to help producers adjust center-pivot irrigation strategies and maximize profitability with limited water.
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