Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. November 14, 2017 Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making available for public comment a petition from Verdeca LLC seeking deregulation of soybean genetically engineered (GE) for increased yield. The petition will be …

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Even after 42 years of farming, Illinois landowner, Jim Ifft, is still learning new ways to improve his land. A Recipe for Success: Improving Water Quality in the Indian Creek Watershed Even after 42 years of farming, Illinois landowner, Jim Ifft, is still learning new ways to improve his land. Through conservation practices, such as …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0148.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Secretary Perdue Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2017 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 12 individuals to serve …

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New videos on growing organics with NRCS. Growing Organic: Healthy Soil View this new, three-minute video to learn how NRCS conservationists across the country are helping organic farmers build healthy soil. This series was produced in partnership with the Lexicon of Sustainability. Additional Resources: NRCS Assistance for Organic Farmers Find your local USDA service center …

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This Friday, meet Kevin Plew. He protected the United States through service in the Coast Guard and the National Guard. Follow USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s #Fridaysonthefarm interactive stories each Friday! Visit local farms, ranches, forests and resource areas where NRCS and partners help people help the land. This Friday, meet Kevin Plew. He protected …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0147.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Secretary Perdue Launches Veteran Resources at USDA (Washington, D.C., November 9, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of U.S. …

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New videos on growing organics with NRCS. Growing Organic with NRCS View the new 3-minute video, “Growing Organic,” and learn about NRCS assistance for organic farmers. Organic farming is an ecologically-based system that relies on preventative practices for weed, insect and disease problems, uses nontoxic methods to manage problems if they arise, and improves the …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0146.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Chief Scientist Statement on WHO Guidelines on Antibiotics (WASHINGTON, November 7, 2017) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has released recommendations regarding the use …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/1c2d217 Please see our latest edition of the FSA Guaranteed Express Newsletter. Inside you will find information on the importance of filing estimated loss claims, the Upcoming ABA National Agricultural Bankers Conference and other helpful reminders for the Guaranteed Loan Program. FSA+Guaranteed+Express+Newsletter+-+November+2017.pdf FSA+Guaranteed+Express+Newsletter+-+November+2017.pdf