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News Release: Washington - Farmers and ranchers now can anonymously report potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock and poultry sectors using an online tool the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Justice (DOJ) launched today. The launch of the new tool, located at farmerfairness.gov...
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Chair Jim Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chair Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability".
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Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Feb. 1
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
News Release: Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on Feb. 1
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China
Release: Private exporters reported cancellations of export sales of 380,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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Notice published on Feb. 1 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on March 17
Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program &- Pre-Application grant opened on Feb. 2.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters report sales of 380,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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USDA Invests $1.4 Billion to Support Local Businesses, Create Good-Paying Jobs and Strengthen the Economy in Rural America
News Release: Washington - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $1.4 billion to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home (PDF, 383 KB) through job training, business expansion and technical assistance. The programs...
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 2
Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program grant opened on Feb. 2.
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USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 2
FY 22 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program grant opened on Feb. 2.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on March 21
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Projects grant opened on Feb. 2.
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Chair Abigail Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs”
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs".
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New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
News Release: ComBase, an online quantitative food microbiology database with more than 65,000 records, helps companies design and implement better food safety programs, document regulatory compliance, and test new model interfaces. It saves the food industry millions of dollars a year in testing and other associated costs, as well as helping to prevent recalls and foodborne illness. This information is part of the latest issue of ARS' Food and Nutrition Research Briefs.
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Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 31
The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Jan. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Appointments to the National Watermelon Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
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California Walnut Producers Vote to Continue their Federal Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that walnut producers voted to continue their marketing order program for walnuts grown in California.
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USDA Introduces First Market News Mobile App Providing Instant Access to Market Information
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new USDA Market News Mobile Application, providing producers and everyone else in the supply chain with instant access to current and historical market information.
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USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grant Funding Available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop sector and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
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