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News Release: USDA Extends Eviction Moratorium to July 31, 2021 WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 — Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended through July 31, 2021, the moratorium on evictions of the hundreds-of-thousands of Americans who live in multifamily housing communities supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Tropical Storm Claudette
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for residents, farmers and ranchers affected by the devastation across the Southeast caused by Tropical Storm Claudette. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices are ready to respond and are providing a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to affected communities and agricultural producers.
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USDA Designates St. Croix Island as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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Scientists Serve Up Vaccine Cocktail for Protecting Cattle from Disease
News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new experimental vaccine to protect cattle from the bacterium that causes Johne's disease, Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP).
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the follow activity.
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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Tropical Storm Claudette
Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for residents, farmers and ranchers affected by the devastation across the Southeast caused by Tropical Storm Claudette. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices are ready to respond and are providing a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to affected communities and agricultural producers.
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USDA Designates Four Florida Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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Biden-Harris Administration Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Provide Relief to Homeowners
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today extended through July 31, 2021, the moratorium on foreclosures from properties financed by USDA Single-Family Housing Direct and Guaranteed loans. These actions will bring relief to hundreds-of-thousands of residents in rural America who have housing loans through USDA.
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Biden-Harris Administration Extends Moratorium of Residential Evictions in USDA Multifamily Housing Communities in Accordance with CDC Guidance
News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended through July 31, 2021, the moratorium on evictions of the hundreds-of-thousands of Americans who live in multifamily housing communities supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Boozman Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Growing Climate Solutions Act
News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered the following remarks in support of the Growing Climate Solutions Act...
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Growing Climate Solutions Act Passes U.S. Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the U.S. Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation that will help farmers, ranchers, and foresters understand and access carbon markets, helping the environment and boosting farm income at the same time.
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What did Agriculture Department publish on June 23?
The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on June 23
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on June 23 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Homer Wilkes, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – “Dr. Homer Wilkes has dedicated his career to public service; he has put his time and talents to work with USDA for more than 41 years. His nomination reflects USDA’s commitment to putting agriculture, forestry and working lands at the center of solutions to increase climate ...
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USDA Invests $185 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 32 States
News Release: Funding will Help Provide Rural Health Care, Emergency Response Services and Long-Term Disaster Recovery WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states. The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.
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USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP
News Release: Provides Updates on Efforts to Improve Access to Nutritious Foods WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 – Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study released today.
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USDA Releases Study on Hurdles to Healthy Eating on SNAP
Release: Washington - Nearly nine out of 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants face barriers in providing their household with a healthy diet throughout the month, based on a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study released today.
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Four Nutrients in Flower Pollens Improve Honey Bee Gut Health
News Release: For the first time, four nutritional compounds found in different flowers have been directly proven to enhance gut health of honey bees, boosting their immune system and increasing lifespan, based on a study by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service scientists.
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USDA Invests $185 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 32 States
News Release: Washington - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states (PDF, 404 KB). The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.
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