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Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. This move will put an estimated $750 million more into school meal programs across the nation this year, making sure federal reimbursements keep pace with food and operational costs, while ensuring children continue to receive healthy meals at school.
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Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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Ranking Member Boozman Statement on USMCA Dairy Panel Ruling
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after a panel ruled that Canada has been unfairly restricting access to its market for U.S. dairy products in violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Notice published on Jan. 5 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 6
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program grant opened on Jan. 6.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Feb. 28
Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program grant opened on Jan. 6.
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Export Sales to Mexico
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 102,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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Secretary Vilsack Statement on the Cost of Thanksgiving Staples
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the following statement on the average retail cost of Thanksgiving dinner staples:
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint four U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and five Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
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USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities
News Release: Investments Will Make Rural Communities More Energy Independent and Resilient
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USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic
News Release: Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better
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USDA Announces $90.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional food businesses. The funding is made possible through grant programs administered by the Agricultural ...
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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Recent Tornadoes
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the tornadoes that tore through Kentucky and five other states over the weekend.
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USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic. ...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Additions and Promotions
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions.
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USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet
News Release: Includes up to $350 Million for Grants in Tribal and Socially Vulnerable Communities
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint six U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
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Agriculture and Interior Departments Take Action to Strengthen Tribal Co-Stewardship of Public Lands and Waters
News Release: Tribal Homelands Initiative will incorporate tribal capacity, expertise, Indigenous knowledge into federal land and resources management
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USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
News Release: Program Will Unlock Approximately $1 Billion for Meat and Poultry Processors and Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
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USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase
News Release: Up to $400 million in funding now available to support food purchases with an emphasis on purchasing from underserved farmers and ranchers; another $50 million available for TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Grants
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