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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 that the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Homer L. Wilkes by unanimous consent to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.
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Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds USDA Climate Pilots
Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed Secretary Vilsack's announcement on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
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Organic Feed Grains and Livestock: Factors That Influence Outcomes in Thinly Traded Markets
Even as organic products have become more widely available, most organic growers in the United States still participate in niche markets.
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USDA to Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities, Expanding Markets, Strengthening Rural America
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today at Lincoln University that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is delivering on its promise to expand markets by investing $1 billion in partnerships to support America’s climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.
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Timber Tax Tips can help forest owners realize potential tax benefits
Family forests provide many valuable goods and services that extend beyond their boundaries, including clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration.
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USDA Provides More than $2.3 Million to Projects that Protect North Carolina Agriculture and Natural Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating more than $2.3 million to North Carolina as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the U.S. nursery production system.
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USDA Provides More than $1.9 Million to Support Projects that Protect New York Agriculture and Natural Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating more than $1.9 million to New York as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the nursery production system.
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Deadline Extended to Enroll in 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage
USDA has extended the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2022.
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USDA releases new Food and Nutrition Research Briefs 'available on the web'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released its latest Food and Nutrition Research Briefs.
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USDA reminds Super Bowl fans to beware foodborne pathogens 'no matter who you're rooting for'
As the Los Angeles Rams face the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl, the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights the importance of preventing foodborne illnesses.
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USDA block grants will 'increase the competitiveness' of U.S. specialty crops
Specialty-crop producers now have access to $72.9 million in block grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the department announced recently.
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USDA Radio: FAS Administrator Whitley Heads to Dubai for USDA Trade Mission
Release: Starting Soon--First Agricultural Trade Mission in Two Years.
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APHIS Announces Final Strategic Framework for Enhancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other Emerging Diseases Under the American Rescue Plan
News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2022 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is pleased to announce the final Strategic Framework outlining how the Agency will advance surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging zoonotic diseases as directed by President ...
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CORRECTION: Export Sales to China, Japan, and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 7
“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S547 on Feb. 7
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 11
2022 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals grant opened on Feb. 11.
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What did Agriculture Department publish on Feb. 9?
The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Feb. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden administration expands benefits in 'swift response' to COVID-caused food worries
As the world enters the third year since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans continue to grapple with impacts caused by the pandemic, including food insecurity.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 10
Conservation Innovation Grants Wisconsin State Program grant opened on Feb. 10.
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Sorghum: A Sweet Proposition for Sustainable Biofuel
News Release: Sweet sorghum is best known for the amber-colored syrup that's made from its juices. Now, this hardy member of the grass family could also be tapped as a "home-grown" resource for making a renewable transportation fuel called bio-butanol.
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