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In 2018, the United States imposed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from major trading partners and separately Section 301 tariffs on a broad range of imports from China.
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NIFA Invests in Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently invested $4.2 million for nine Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy grants that will increase the number of K-14 teachers and educational professionals trained in the food and agricultural sciences.
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Fiscal Year 2022 Veterinary Shortage Situation Areas Now Available
The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) begin each fiscal year with nominations of veterinary shortage situation areas submitted by State Animal Health Officials (SAHO).
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Irrigation Organizations: Drought Planning and Response
Irrigation Organizations: Drought Planning and Response
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Device Sniffs Out the "Smell-fingerprints" of Pestered Plants
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has developed an electronic nose to sniff out whitefly infestations of tomato plants.
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Readying Wheat with Climate Resiliency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are practicing "tough love" when it comes to preparing wheat for the climate challenges ahead.
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Chairwoman Stabenow Welcomes USDA Opportunities and Assistance for Farmers Interested in Climate-Smart Agriculture
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding opportunities for climate-smart agriculture in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and investing in partnerships for conservation technical assistance for farmers who are new to farming, low income, socially disadvantaged or military veterans.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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APHIS Seeks Comment on A New Approach to International Seed Trade
In today’s global market, U.S. producers need access to diverse varieties of healthy seed from around the world.
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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the importation of dracaena (Dracaena spp.) for planting from Guatemala
The Government of Guatemala has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of dracaena (Dracaena spp.) for planting into the United States and Territories.
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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Horntail Snail Eradication Program in Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties in Florida
The U.S.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the availability of a draft environmental assessment regarding options for actions it can take to eradicate the horntail snail, (Macrochlamys indica).
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APHIS Posts Investigative and Enforcement Services Annual Enforcement Data Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting its fiscal year 2021 enforcement activity summary data.
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USDA Invests $2 Million in Risk Management Education for Historically Underserved and Small-Scale Producers
The U.S.“Agriculture is an inherently risky business, and a strong farm safety net is key to sustaining and ensuring the success of American producers”.
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 12
Children, Youth, and Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects grant opened on Jan. 12.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America”
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America".
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Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Chavonda Jacobs-Young and Margo Schlanger
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that the Committee voted to advance Dr. Chavonda J. Jacobs-Young to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics, and Margo Schlanger to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
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Bipartisan and Bicameral Letter from Ag Committees Calls for CFTC Guidance on Digital Assets
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.), along with House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-Ga.) and Ranking Member Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-Penn.) sent a letter to Rostin Behnam, Chairman ...
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on Jan. 10
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Jan. 10 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 10?
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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