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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers from the Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, and collaborators found some natural products' medicinal properties reduced virus levels and improved gut health in honey bees.
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ARS Scientists Discover a Promising Biological Control Agent for Tree-of-Heaven in France
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2021 - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and collaborators confirmed the presence of a newly described Eriophyid mite, a potential biological control agent for the invasive tree-of-heaven, in France.
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How many press releases were published by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in November 2021?
There were 27 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in November 2021.
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ARS: Promising Tree-of-Heaven biological control agent discovery made in France
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and collaborators confirmed the presence of a newly described Eriophyid mite, a potential biological control agent for the invasive tree-of-heaven, in France.
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Chairman David Scott Welcomes Congresswoman Shontel Brown to Committee
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement welcoming Congresswoman Shontel Brown to the House Agriculture Committee...
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USDA to invest $34 million to ‘ensure all Americans have access’ to healthy food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest over $34 million to support healthy eating and increased food access for low-income families through the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP).
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Export Sales to Colombia
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 150,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Colombia during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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USDA Announces December 2021 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for December 2021, which are effective Dec. 1. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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Ranking Member Boozman Announces New Policy Director for Republican Side
News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that Chelsie Keys has been promoted to policy director for the Republican side of the committee.
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What did House Committee on Agriculture publish in November 2021?
There were 15 press releases or notices published by the House Committee on Agriculture in November 2021.
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Rule published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 1
The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service publish in November 2021?
There were two press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in November 2021.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on Dec. 1
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc. and Travis Bock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc. and Travis Bock (Columbus) of Columbus, Neb., on Nov. 9, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Columbus waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $3,300.
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'The new electricity': USDA grants to spur high-speed internet in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to increase access to high-speed internet for residents in rural areas across the country.
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USDA announces steps to restore roadless protections on Tongass National Forest
Protections to over nine million acres of inventoried roadless regions on the Tongass National Forest in Alaska will be reestablished, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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USDA issuing approximately $270 million in pandemic assistance to poultry, livestock contract producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started to distribute $270 million in pandemic assistance applied for by contract producers of authorized livestock and poultry.
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APHIS announces changes to ‘reduce duplicative requirements’ in Animal Welfare Act
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has recently made changes to regulations on research facilities that use animals in teaching or lab testing to reduce redundant requirements and streamline oversight protocols.
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Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Promotion
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following promotion for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee...
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Schedule Advisory: “Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs”
News Release: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -- 10:00 AM EDT.
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