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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the members of the newly established Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture.
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New Sentinel Landscapes to Strengthen Military Readiness, Address Climate Change and Other Natural Resource Challenges
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, comprised of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Interior (DOI) today announced three new areas designated as sentinel landscapes, where natural and working lands thrive alongside military installations and ranges.
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Working with Tribes Helps Oak Groves and Meadows Flourish as They Once Did
From snowcapped peaks down to wooded foothills, the Sierra Nevada range includes nine national forests in Nevada and California.
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Planting new hope in the Umpqua River basin
From the banks of Oregon’s North Umpqua River, the forest is black as far
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APHIS Modifies the Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Areas in Cameron County and Establishes a New Quarantine in Hidalgo County, Texas
Between January 6 and February 1, 2022, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) expanded two areas under quarantine in Cameron County, removed the Bayview area quarantine in Cameron County, and added a new quarantine area in Palmview in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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USDA-AMS grant application closes on April 18
Tribal Seafood Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program (TSPRS) Request for Applications grant opened on Feb. 15.
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USDA publishes 2020 Pesticide Data Program summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently published the 2020 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary.
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USDA issues packers and stockyards complaint against Texas-based partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued a packers and stockyards complaint against a Texas partnership.
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Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing on Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on ‘USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints’
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on ‘USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints’".
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USDA confirms two additional cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed two additional findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds.
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Wild bird confirmed to have highly pathogenic avian influenza in South Carolina
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently verified the existence of a highly pathogenic Eurasian H5 avian influenza in a wild American wigeon in Colleton County, South Carolina.
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USDA responds to 'challenges' in providing food relief to schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently highlighted its Farm to School program's efforts to provide relief to schools during the past year
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'A strong and resilient supply chain is critical:' USDA highlights focus on food supply chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service recently highlighted efforts taken during the first year of the Biden-Harris Administration to advance market prospects in America's food and agriculture industry.
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U.S. agriculture secretary outlines efforts 'to fundamentally change and improve America’s food system'
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently outlined the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) accomplishments in terms of market expansion and improvement since the Biden-Harris Administration took office last year
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'The trend will only worsen:' Officials detail USDA's 10-year wildfire strategy
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Randy Moore recently announced the start of an extensive strategy to mitigate the rising threat of wildfires in the U.S
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Pleasant-Smelling Wood Oil Not So Pleasant for Biting Ticks, Other Pests
News Release: Cedarwood oil can be found in many consumer products-perfumes, soaps and deodorants among them. In addition to its pleasing scent, cedarwood oil also is prized for its insect-repelling and anti-fungal properties.
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Export Sales to Mexico
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 101,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico. Of the total, 53,500 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 47,500 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 15
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 &- New Mexico grant opened on Feb. 15.
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“ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 10
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS” on Feb. 10.
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“COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF JOEL ``JOE'' STEVENSON” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 9
“COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF JOEL ``JOE'' STEVENSON“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H1079 on Feb. 9
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