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News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League, announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm and strengthen the relationship between USDA and the historic civil rights organization. ...
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Agriculture Department discusses Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands; Nebraska and South Dakota; Undesirable Plant Management EIS on Jan. 11

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Reminds Producers of Continuous Certification Option for Perennial Forage

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage once, without having to report that acreage in subsequent years, as long as there are no applicable changes on the farm. Interested producers can select the continuous certification option after USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) certifies their acreage report. 
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Vilsack: 'USDA is putting the needs of farmers, ranchers and consumers at the forefront'

U.S. ranchers and farmers, meat processors and rural businesses are set to receive nearly $10 million in federal assistance to "diversify the nation's meat supply."
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Availability of a Record of Decision for Badger State Solar, LLC, Project on Jan. 10

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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El USDA amplía la elegibilidad y mejora los beneficios de los principales programas por desastre

News Release: WASHINGTON, 10 de enero de 2023 - El Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés) realizó actualizaciones a varios programas de asistencia por desastre de conservación, ganadería y cultivos para dar a más agricultores, ganaderos y tribus la oportunidad de solicitar y...
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Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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USDA and National Urban League Partner To Promote Equity, Increase Nutrition Security and Expand Services In Underserved Communities Across America

Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League, announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm and strengthen the relationship between USDA and the historic civil rights organization. USDA...
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Jan. 11

Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding - NORTH DAKOTA grant opened on Jan. 11.
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USDA Expands Eligibility, Enhances Benefits for Key Disaster Programs

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ranchers, and tribes the opportunity to apply for and access programs that support recovery following natural disasters. Specifically, USDA’s...
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Notice published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 10

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Engels: Three-year conservation project 'will have a lasting benefit'

A soil- and water-improvement project teaming farmers, ranchers and landowners in South Dakota with federal conservation specialists is now accepting applications for financial assistance.
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Agriculture Department discusses Wild and Exotic Animal Handling, Training of Personnel Involved With Public Handling of Wild and Exotic Animals, and Environmental Enrichment for Species on Jan. 9

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Changes Related to Reserve Account Administration in Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Direct Loan Programs discussed on Jan. 9 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Swan: Conservation program will help 'lower the severity of wildfires in Lawrence County'

The National Resources Conversation Service's Conservation Implementation Strategy Project Resilient Forests is preparing for implementation in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Economy and Equitable Access in Puerto Rico

News Release: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, January 9, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service will invest $1 million to improve access to El Yunque National Forest.
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USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments to Benefit American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers

News Release: SAN JUAN, P.R., January 9, 2023 - Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation.
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Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Chairwoman Stabenow’s Announcement

Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Chairwoman Stabenow’s Announcement
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Thompson Statement On Epa’s Final Wotus Rule

Thompson Statement On Epa’s Final Wotus Rule
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Thompson Congratulates Scott For Being Elected To Serve As Ag Committee Ranking Member

Thompson Congratulates Scott For Being Elected To Serve As Ag Committee Ranking Member
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