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Agriculture secretary praises regional food business center in Mississippi Delta
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement last week of a new regional food business center aimed at strengthening food supply chains in the Mississippi Delta region will be good for the area's economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.
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Kerry: Innovation key to creating 'more modern, resilient and prosperous food systems'
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called for urgent climate action by partnering and accelerating investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during the final day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM) for Climate Summit.
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Vilsack: 'Deferred maintenance projects are essential'
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior proposed $2.8 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024 authorized by the Great American Outdoors Act to enhance infrastructure, recreation facilities, federal lands access and land and water conservation.
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Vilsack: Investment in wildfire protections 'one of the many actions we are taking to protect the people and communities we serve'
Western states are getting a $63 million assist from the federal government to protect their communities from the devastation of wildfires.
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Vilsack: 'The transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive'
U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking new steps to enhance organic markets and support food producers to make it easier for farmers to enter the organic market.
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Vilsack: 'We are ensuring roads and bridges on national forests and grasslands can withstand the unpredictable climate'
The Biden-Harris administration announced a $36 million investment in 100 projects to enhance national forest and grassland infrastructure, improving water, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitats as part of the Investing in America agenda.
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Lankford on Chinese nationals purchasing agricultural land: 'Every region of Oklahoma is concerned about foreign nationals buying up farmland'
For several years, foreign nationals have been buying up farmland in Oklahoma, and some are now allegedly working with criminal organizations to operate illegal ventures within America.
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Secretary of Agriculture: 'Climate change continues to impact longstanding agricultural practices in every country'
Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM) partners from around the globe are increasing their investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently said.
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Vilsack: Regional Food Business Centers 'will create new and expanded local market opportunities'
The finalists selected to lead 12 new regional centers to promote local agribusinesses have been named by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the agency announced May 3.
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Agriculture Department partners with South Carolina zoo to study SARS-CoV-2 biosecurity practices
Veterinarians with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are partnering with the Greenville (South Carolina) Zoo to assess the facility's SARS-CoV-2 biosecurity practices, using a standardized tool, according to a news release.
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Vilsack: 'Congress directed USDA to deliver financial assistance to distressed farm loan borrowers'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the release of nearly $130 million in extra financial aid to qualifying farm loan program borrowers in financial peril.
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Vilsack: 'Partners are working to create new markets for climate-smart commodities'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the official start of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort.
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Moffitt: Farm Bill funding will help 'protect our agricultural commodities'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will receive $2.29 million in funding from the National Animal Health Laboratory Network Farm Bill program to protect animal health and ensure the safety of the nation’s food supply.
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Vilsack: ‘D-SNAP will help low-income Arkansas residents get the food they need’
Low-income individuals living in the Arkansas counties of Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski could qualify for assistance under the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Vilsack: Biden supports 'creation of good-paying jobs and economic growth, particularly in rural and farm communities' with E15 waiver
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced April 28 that it will again allow summertime sales of E15 gasoline nationwide, the second year of such waivers.
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Ramirez: 2501 Program 'demonstrates USDA’s commitment to advance equity and lower barriers to USDA resources'
Organizations that assist farmers who are military veterans or in underserved communities can apply for approximately $45 million in federal funding.
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Vilsack: 'USDA is taking science-based, decisive action to drive down Salmonella illnesses linked to poultry products'
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has proposed to declare salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when those products exceed a very low level of such contamination.
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Moore: ‘Forest Service provides continuous support to communities’ through Secure Rural Schools Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has given more than $228 million to a program that funds schools, roads and more to more than 700 counties in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
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Ahead of Earth Day, USDA Announces $18.3 Million to Protect the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Delaware River Basin
Prior to Earth Day, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed an $18.3 million investment plan to safeguard the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Delaware River Basin.
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Vilsack: Misra an 'esteemed scientist and educator' who brings 'strong leadership and expertise to USDA'
An Iowa State University professor and director of the Seed Science Center has been chosen to lead the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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