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USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunity to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture
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USDA Invests $9.4 Million in Compost and Food Waste Reduction Projects
USDA Invests $9.4 Million in Compost and Food Waste Reduction Projects
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Boozman, Braun & Lucas Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Family Farmers & Ranchers from Burdensome SEC Climate Rules
News Release: WASHINGTON-As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to press forward with a Biden administration proposal to institute burdensome greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting rules, Republicans in Congress are standing up for family farmers and ranchers by introducing legislation which will exempt family farmers and ranchers from this regulatory overreach.
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Colorado Open Land Announces USDA RCPP Funding Opportunity
Colorado Open Land Announces USDA RCPP Funding Opportunity
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 16
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program grant opened on Feb. 14.
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USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 14
Regional Food System Partnerships grant opened on Feb. 14.
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Valley farmers, 2 congressmen want to hear from you about the new Farm Bill
Release: The Fresno Bee. By Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22). The last two years have been defined by uncertainty-a global pandemic, war in Ukraine, supply chain disruption, record inflation, and skyrocketing costs from the gas pump to the grocery store. America's agriculture...
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 1
Missouri Conservation Partnership, Outreach, and Education grant opened on Feb. 14.
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USDA Unveils Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 13, 2023 - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to making Western communities more resilient to the impacts of drought and climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new investments and strategies to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West, supported in part by funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 14
Local Food Promotion Program grant opened on Feb. 14.
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American Farm Bureau president: 'America’s hardworking dairy farmers deserve the opportunity to sell their products to Canada'
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall thanked U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai for her investigation into whether Canada is violating dairy import commitments to the U.S. and Mexico.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 1
Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance grant opened on Feb. 13.
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Week ending Feb. 4: Agriculture Department publishes 8 notices
There were eight notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Feb. 4, according to the Federal Register.
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Dean: Food and Nutrition Service 'worked hard last year to lift up families'
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service reported progress has been made throughout the country's nutrition assistance programs and nutrition security.
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A Snapshot of Multi-Year Trends for Salmonella Antimicrobial Resistance
Release: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) is a national public health surveillance system through which FSIS partners with state and local public health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to track changes...
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Notice published by Agriculture Department on Feb. 10
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Jacobs-Young: New ARS administrator the 'perfect fit to lead the agency into the future'
U.S. Department of Agriculture recently named Dr. Simon Liu the administrator of the Agricultural Research Service.
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Constituent Update - February 10, 2023
Release: On February 6, 2023, FSIS highlighted its key achievements in 2022 that further protected public health through food safety; created more and better market opportunities; and advanced racial justice, equity, and opportunity.
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Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Environmental Monitoring discussed on Feb. 10 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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2022 Was Another Record Year for U.S. Farm Exports
News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2023 - The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today. Final 2022 trade data released earlier this week by the Commerce Department shows that U.S. agricultural exports increased 11 percent, or $19.5 billion, from the previous record set in 2021.
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