USDA Forest Service and Partners Gear Up for Significant 2016 Wildfire Season

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0120.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Forest Service and Partners Gear Up for Significant 2016 Wildfire Season Current Outlook Underscores Need to Reform Wildfire Funding WASHINGTON, May 17, 2016 – Agriculture …

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USDA Increases FY 2016 U.S. Sugar Overall Allotment Quantity and Raw Cane Sugar Import Access

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0119.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Increases FY 2016 U.S. Sugar Overall Allotment Quantity and Raw Cane Sugar Import Access WASHINGTON, May 17, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. View this release on the NIFA website. Media Contact: Kelly Flynn (202) 445-3465 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension WASHINGTON, May 16, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that $130 million in …

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Benefits.gov Facebook Q&A: Disability Benefits

Do you have questions about disability benefits or assistance? Benefits.gov (www.Benefits.gov) is hosting a live Facebook Q&A to make sure you get answers! This event will include: Disability Benefit Experts from the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Social Security Administration on hand to answer your questions Links to resources to help you find disability …

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0118.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension WASHINGTON, May 16, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today …

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USDA In Case You Missed It – #USDAResults: Food, Forestry and Climate Change

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. As part of our commitment to a healthier planet for future generations, USDA is working on innovative strategies to reduce pollution while helping farmers, ranchers and forestland owners adapt to the intensifying impacts of climate change. Last week, we shared the first results of …

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USDA Lowers Cost to Refinance Rural Housing Loans

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0116.16 Contact: Catherine Dugan (202) 720-0999 Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 USDA Lowers Cost to Refinance Rural Housing Loans WASHINGTON, May 16, 2016 – USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez today announced a series …

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U.S. Beef Arrives in Recently Reopened South African Market

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0117.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 U.S. Beef Arrives in Recently Reopened South African Market WASHINGTON, May 16, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed that the first shipment …

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CFSA Member Survey (+ a chance to win dinner on us!)

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Dear Rebecca, Thank you for being a part of CFSA's 2,500+ strong membership! We'd like to hear about your experience as a CFSA member. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey - your feedback is important to us! Complete this survey …

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Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Expands Recall of Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Pilgrim's Pride Corp. Expands Recall of Poultry Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling an additional 376,380 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may have been contaminated with extraneous materials. Stay Connected: Subscriber Services: …

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