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There were 10 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Nov. 20, according to the Federal Register.
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“NOMINATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Nov. 17

“NOMINATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8403-S8406 on Nov. 17
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USDA reports harvest of corn, soybeans is in the final stretch with 'less than 10% remaining'

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the harvesting of corn and soybeans is in its final run during its annual crop and inventory forecast.
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USDA: 67% of tested Michigan deer have COVID-19 antibodies

The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that there is an abundance of deer in Michigan that have COVID-19 antibodies.
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USDA taking applications for Farm and Food Workers Relief grant program

The USDA begins accepting applications for a new farm and food workers relief grant program
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Democratic Leadership Applauds House Passage and Inclusion of Agriculture and Forestry Priorities in the Build Back Better Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders of the House Agriculture Committee issued the following statement applauding House passage and inclusion of agriculture and forestry priorities in the Build Back Better Act...
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NIFA investment to fund research to help 'agricultural workers with disabilities '

A $1.2 million-plus National Institute of Food and Agriculture investment will fund research to help people with disabilities who work in the agricultural sector.
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USDA reminds farmers that the deadline 'to apply for crop insurance for the 2022 crop year is Nov. 20'

On Nov. 1, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency reminded farmers that the deadline to apply for crop insurance is approaching for Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Shea 'honored' to be recognized by both NASDA, USAHA

Kevin Shea, administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), recently received two awards from state and industry partners, according to a press release.
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'USDA is fully committed to supporting the restoration of Indigenous food': USDA launches project to give tribal nations more control over food options

The United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently awarded $3.5 million to eight tribal nations in order to expand their options in selecting foods for food distribution packages, according to a press release.
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Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed passage today of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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USDA Invests $222 Million in Rural Community Infrastructure to Help People in 44 States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico

News Release: WILLARD, Mo., Nov. 19, 2021 - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities (PDF, 729 KB) in 44 states, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and...
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What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 19?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 18 in August

There were 18 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August.
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July: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 23 press releases

There were 23 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in July.
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What did U.S. Department of Agriculture publish in May?

There were 23 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May.
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June: 32 press releases published by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 32 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in June.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 24 press releases in October

There were 24 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in October.
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19 press releases published in September by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 19 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in September.
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USDA Issuing Approximately $270 Million in Pandemic Assistance to Poultry, Livestock Contract Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun issuing approximately $270 million in payments to contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry who applied for Pandemic Assistance. Earlier this year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) identified gaps in assistance including in the...
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