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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants grant opened on Dec. 1.
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USDA Scientists Produce Nanobodies in Plant Cells that Block Emerging Pathogens
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 - Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could be used to produce nanobodies that quickly block emerging pathogens in human medicine and agriculture. These nanobodies represent a promising new way to treat viral diseases, including SARS-CoV-2.
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Research Programs in the Next Farm Bill
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a hearing titled “Farm Bill 2023: Research Programs".
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Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting discussed on Nov. 29 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Programs Supporting Hispanic Representation in U.S. Agriculture
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces two initiatives to increase access to USDA programs and services among Hispanic communities. The Department is renewing the USDA-HACU Leadership Group, a partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities ...
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USDA: New soil-research buildings expertly designed for current research efforts'
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility at a university in Alabama was held earlier this week to celebrate a partnership between the school and an agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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At the White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Announces Continued Commitment to Indian Country
Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 One year after the reinstatement of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sharing its actions to better serve tribal governments, citizens, and organizations and honor our nations trust and treaty responsibility. The Biden-Harris...
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USDA Proposes Science Driven Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC | What They’re Saying
News Release: Proposed changes promote nutrition security and maternal and child health, increase flexibility for participants
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Agriculture Department discusses Southern Montana Resource Advisory Committee on Nov. 29
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Nov. 29 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Jacobs-Young: Programs 'help deliver USDA programs into the hands of the people who need them most'
Programs aimed at encouraging healthy eating by improving access to fresh produce recently received a big investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Virus Undercuts Fungus's Attacks on Wheat
News Release: A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley and other small-grain crops.
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USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Alaska
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Alaska for more than $520,000 to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
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USDA Designates Polk County, Nebraska, 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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USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Yurok Tribe
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 Yurok Tribe under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the Yurok Tribe Environmental Department (YTED) seek to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers.
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Agriculture Department discusses Sanders Resource Advisory Committee on Nov. 28
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Designates Silver Bow County, Montana, 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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Shea: Dashboard to help 'understand antimicrobial resistance in livestock, poultry and companion animals'
The $3 million for antimicrobial resistance dashboard development announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is aimed at studies in livestock, poultry and companion animals.
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USDA Designates Six Illinois 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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USDA Files Action Against Mestizos Group LLC in Texas for Alleged PACA Violations
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Mestizos Group LLC (Mestizos) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to five produce sellers in the amount of $399,416 from April 2021 through September 2021.
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