Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0146.18 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for Nearly 250,000 People in 103 Communities Projects in 35 States Will Improve Quality of Life and …
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Nearly $2 Billion Now Available for Eligible Producers Affected by 2017 Hurricanes and Wildfires
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0145.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press Nearly $2 Billion Now Available for Eligible Producers Affected by 2017 Hurricanes and Wildfires WASHINGTON, July 16, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that agricultural producers …
How much clover seed is enough?
Planting the correct seeding rate for optimum production is a fundamental question farmers and landowners face for every crop. Planting the correct seeding rate for optimum production is a fundamental question farmer’s and landowner’s face for every crop. With crimson clover you find coated and uncoated seed available for purchase, but seeding recommendations usually specify …
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Contact: press or (202) 720-7115 Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southeast Asia Trade Mission WASHINGTON, July 13, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission July 16-19, joined by U.S. business and state government leaders seeking to expand agricultural export opportunities in …
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Grazing Cattle on Cover Crops in South Dakota
Each Friday, meet farmers, producers, and landowners through our #FridaysOnTheFarm stories. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm Grazing Cattle on Cover Crops in South Dakota This Friday, meet Jared Namken of Namken Red Angus. Namken uses cover crops and rotational grazing to lengthen the grazing season, reduce feed costs, and build …
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USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0144.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is announcing that the government …
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USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0143.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press USDA Appoints Members to National Dairy Promotion and Research Board WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 13 members to fill …
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#ConservationRoadtrip: Growing to Meet Demand for Organic, Local Produce in Illinois
Next stop on our #conservationroadtrip – Illinois! Today, we learn how Farmer Brown grew his business by meeting the demand for local, organic produce in his community. Additional Resources: NRCS Assistance for Organic Farmers Find your local USDA service center USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
USDA Names Members and Alternates to the National Peanut Board
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0142.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press USDA Names Members and Alternates to the National Peanut Board WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of four members and four …
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Truck Bed Farming Rolls into the Big City
Learn how USDA’s David Matthews is bringing his passion for farming & innovation to the farmers.gov team Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Truck Bed Farming Rolls into the Big City Learn how USDA’s David Matthews is bringing his passion for farming & innovation to the farmers.gov team. Learn More
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