Farmers.gov helps with H2A and managing loans View as a webpage Press Release USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans Email: fpac.bc.press (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 3, 2019) – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to help customers …
Month: April 2019
Small-Scale Poultry Producers:
Debbie Roos Apr 2, 2019, 11:28 AM (20 hours ago) Dear Poultry Producer: The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and A&T University are currently exploring ways to support NC small- and medium-scale poultry producers who would process under 20,000 birds annually, and your …
ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to speak at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference
View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., April 2, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will speak at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 3rd. *NOTE: Media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov by TODAY, Tuesday April 2nd at 5:00pm ET. Secretary Perdue to speak at the …
USDA Study Shows Significant Greenhouse Gas Benefits of Ethanol Compared with Gasoline
A new study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39 percen View as a webpage Press Release USDA Study Shows Significant Greenhouse Gas Benefits of Ethanol Compared with Gasoline (Washington, D.C., April 2, 2019)— A new study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month
Consumers, businesses, and stakeholders can help reduce food waste View as a webpage Press Release USDA, EPA, and FDA Recognize April as Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month WASHINGTON, April 2, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) kick off …
Deputy Secretary Censky to Speak to the American Coalition for Ethanol
View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., April 2, 2019) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky will deliver remarks to the American Coalition for Ethanol in Washington, DC TOMORROW, April 3rd. * NOTE: Media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov by TODAY, Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:00pm ET. RSVP …
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ARS Announces Toxoplasmosis Research Reviews, Discontinues Research with Cats
View as a webpage Press Release ARS Announces Toxoplasmosis Research Review, Discontinues Research with Cats (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced its toxoplasmosis research has been redirected and the use of cats as part of any research protocol in any ARS laboratory has …
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Don’t Move Invasive Hungry Pests
Secretary Perdue proclaims April as ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’ View as a webpage Press Release Moving Households? USDA Says Don’t Move Invasive Hungry Pests, Too Secretary Perdue Proclaims April as ‘Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month’ (Washington, D.C., April 1, 2019) – Spring is a popular time to move, but unfortunately, …
ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in Indiana TOMORROW
View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., April 1, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Indiana TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 2nd to participate in a dialogue at Purdue University, visit the National FFA Center, and tour Second Helpings, Inc. *NOTE: Media interested in attending any event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 