USDA announces new resources to raise awareness about African swine fever View as a webpage Press Release USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S. Provides New Resources to Raise Awareness of the Deadly Disease WASHINGTON, March 19, 2019 – Last week, USDA-trained detector dogs played a major role in the seizure …
Month: March 2019
2020 Dietary Guidelines
Registration for first 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting opens View as a webpage Press Release Registration for First 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting Opens Meeting Kicks Off at USDA on March 28, 29, Chair and Vice Chair Named WASHINGTON, March 19, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in coordination with the …
Reminder: USDA FAS Seeks Public Input on Farm Bill Trade Title
Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 Reminder: USDA FAS Seeks Public Input on Farm Bill Trade Title WASHINGTON, March 19, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will host a listening session to solicit stakeholder input on FAS programs authorized under the Trade Title of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. WHEN: …
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APHIS eFile Launch for BRS Delayed to Mid-Summer
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. March 19. 2019 Dear Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) today announced the delay of the spring release for BRS’ updated permitting system in APHIS eFile, to mid-summer. As the permitting modernization …
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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange
View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., March 18, 2019) –Secretary Perdue will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange TOMORROW. He will be joined by farmers, ranchers, producers, and industry leaders he has met while travelling across the country as Secretary for the ringing of the bell. *NOTE: This event …
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Rural Community Facilities Investments
USDA is investing $91 million to build or improve community facilities View as a webpage Press Release USDA Announces Investments in Rural Community Facilities that will Benefit Nearly 300,000 Americans Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 WASHINGTON, March 18, 2019 – Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today …
This St. Paddy’s Day AGW goes “green” in Ireland!
Plus AGW in South Africa + NC school lunches ft. AGW-certified pork The Luck of the Irish This St. Patrick's Day we're excited to share some great (and very "green"!) news coming from our friends in Ireland: Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW Irish cheddar cheese is now in stores across the United States! A …
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Keeping it Fresh in the Last Frontier
Beginning farmer Nik Bouman worked with USDA’s Farm Service Agency to expand his hydroponic herb farm. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: Keeping it Fresh in the Last Frontier Meet Nik Bouman, a hydroponic herb farmer in Anchorage, Alaska. With Alaskans relying heavily on food imports, Nik’s CityFarms Alaska is providing …
ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to Speak to the National Grain and Feed Association
View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., March 15, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will deliver remarks to the National Grain and Feed Association’s Annual Convention Monday, March 18th. *NOTE: Media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov by TODAY, Friday March 15th at 5:00pm ET. RSVP Now Secretary …
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APHIS Launches Webpage for Pests and Diseases
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Washington, D.C., March 12, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a new “Pests and Diseases” webpage. The new page lists all pest and disease programs managed by APHIS as part of its mission to …
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