USDA Announces Withdrawal of an EA for Field Release of GE Diamondback Moths

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the withdrawal of an environmental assessment (EA) associated with a permitted environmental release of GE diamondback moths. The moths are genetically engineered for repressible female lethality …

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USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP

You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/17038b7 USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP 11/04/2016 02:00 PM EDT HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 4, 2016 – Farm and Foreign Agricultural …

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FSA County Committee Elections to Begin; Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 7

You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/16ff0c0 FSA County Committee Elections to Begin; Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 7 11/03/2016 02:00 PM EDT WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, …

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USDA Seeks Applications for $25 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0239.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Seeks Applications for $25 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants Funding is available in six focus areas, including data analytics tools and precision conservation WASHINGTON, Nov. …

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USDA Awards $4.3 Million to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services in Rural Communities

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0238.16 Contact: Sally Gifford NIFA Communications 202-720-2047 USDA Awards $4.3 Million to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services in Rural Communities WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute …

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USDA Accepting Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees

Contact: JonAnn Flemings (202) 720-1277 USDA Accepting Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), is accepting nominations for new members to …

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USDA Grants $20.2 Million for Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0237.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Grants $20.2 Million for Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects More than 30 Small Businesses to Receive Second-Round Funding for Innovative Solutions in Food …

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ICYMI: Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future #USDAResults • Chapter 11

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. “What if I told you a scientist had recently discovered a way to remove up to 98% of the allergens in peanuts without affecting the flavor, thereby diminishing a severe health threat to some 2.8 million Americans who suffer from peanut allergies? Or that …

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USDA Announces Four University Teams Win the First National I-FAST Prize Competition

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0236.16 Contact: Kelly Sprute (202) 720-3137 USDA Announces Four University Teams Win the First National I-FAST Prize Competition WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2016–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) …

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