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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced an agreement with the state of New Jersey for nearly $5 million to boost the state’s purchase of nutritious, locally produced goods for school mean programs.
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Chairman David Scott Statement on Incoming House Agriculture Committee Chairman
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson on his selection to serve as next Chairman of House Agriculture Committee...
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Dec. 8 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Missouri
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Missouri under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers.
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2023 Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Extended – Jan. 31, 2023, Last Day to Enroll
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2023 to Jan. 31, 2023.
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Boundary Establishment for East Branch of the Tahquamenon National Wild and Scenic River, Hiawatha National Forest, Chippewa County, Michigan discussed on Dec. 7 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Hungry Ridge Restoration Project on Dec. 7
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Boundary Establishment for the Paint National Wild and Scenic River, Ottawa National Forest, Iron and Gogebic Counties, Michigan discussed on Dec. 7 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Dec. 8
Minnesota Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on Dec. 8.
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Agriculture Department discusses Boundary Establishment for East Fork Hood River National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River County, Oregon on Dec. 7
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Sharing is Caring with Fire Ant Venom
News Release: Venom is associated with being harmful, but red imported fire ants are using their venom for its medicinal benefits by sharing the toxic substance with their nestmates, according to a study published in the Journal of Insect Physiology.
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Agriculture Department discusses Alabama Resource Advisory Committee on Dec. 7
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA and Social Security Administration Collaborate to Improve Nutrition Security through SNAP
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 8, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service and the Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a strengthened partnership to help connect people to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program discussed on Dec. 7 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Vilsack: New nutrition center will 'develop and deliver science-based solutions'
The U.S Department of Agriculture recently unveiled its Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition and Diet for Better Health, which will help advance the Biden administration’s effort to battle cancer.
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Implementing Provisions of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 discussed on Dec. 6 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $981 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and Entrepreneurs in 47 States, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in 47 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
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USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Monacan Indian Nation
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Monacan Indian Nation under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the tribe seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers.
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Top Box Foods: A Simple and Stress-Free Way to Get Delicious, Nutritious Food in Chicago - Within any Budget
Release: By Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist, Midwest Regional Office with guest author Olivia Rodriguez, Outreach and Communications Manager, Top Box Foods.
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Temporary Change in the Tenant Recertification Requirements discussed on Dec. 6 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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