Application Deadline for USDA West Africa Trade Mission Fast Approaching, Apply NOW

FRIDAY Application Deadline for USDA West Africa Trade Mission Fast Approaching The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Accra, Ghana, October 28-31, seeking to unlock new export opportunities in several West African countries where strong economic growth is driving demand for imported food and farm products. The mission supports the Administration’s …

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USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers

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/253e10e USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers 07/25/2019 03:24 PM EDT Washington, D.C., July 25, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of …

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Cullipher’s Travels Established Dual Legacies

Meet Louis Cullipher and his son Michael, owners of Cullipher Farm in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: Cullipher’s Travels Established Dual Legacies This Friday meet Louis Cullipher and his son Michael, owners of Cullipher Farm in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Not only does Louis farm specialty crops, but …

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Maximizing Conservation Plantings with Grazing Management

Grazing Management of Stockpiled Forage The ultimate goal of any conservation planting is to protect our natural resources. However, for most farmers and ranchers, the success of these plantings depends on making the right management decisions so that these areas can be utilized while protecting the soil and providing wildlife habitat. You are subscribed to …

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Comment Period on Biotechnology 340 Proposed Rule to Close on August 6, 2019

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would like to remind stakeholders and the public that the public comment period for its recently published proposed rule titled “Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms” will be closing August 6, 2019. In preparing this proposal, the Department …

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Have You Experienced Frequent Flooding on Your Property? Maybe we can help.

Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Have You Experienced Frequent Flooding on Your Property? Maybe we can help. Farmers and landowners across the nation are struggling to recover after recent devastating flood events. In response, NRCS is offering signup for the Emergency Watershed Protection Programs (EWPP) Floodplain Easement Program (FWP). The Floodplain …

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Register Now for FSA Heirs’ Property Relending Program Listening Sessions

July 24, 2019 FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed July 24, 2019 REGISTER NOW FOR FSA HEIRS' PROPERTY LISTENING SESSIONS USDA's Farm Service Agency will host two public listening sessions to obtain additional feedback on the 2018 Farm Bill provisions regarding the Heir's Property Relending Program, and issues surrounding …

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Availability of Petition for Deregulation of GE Corn

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (Pioneer), seeking deregulation of a corn variety genetically engineered (GE) for enhanced yield potential and resistance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. …

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