Which labels to look for if you care about GMOs USDA’s New GMO Labeling Guidance: Untested, Undisclosed For anyone following the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), you already know about the U.S.’s problems with transparency. Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture released guidelines that made things even worse. The testing of individual …
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Benefits.gov is dedicated to ensuring citizens have the most up-to-date information on federal and state assistance programs. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has provided flexibility to program participants. Read about recent program updates from the FNS and find guidance on grocery shopping during the …
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How is is local food and farming being affected on a policy level? We take a look from all angles. View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, I can’t believe that my six-month anniversary as CFSA's policy director is coming up in a few weeks. To say things are much different than anticipated is …
Dear Rebecca, Greetings to you and your loved ones. If the sun’s out, hopefully the first cut of hay is in and the farm is looking as good as it will for awhile. It is difficult to read the tea leaves right now, and perhaps more than anything, we are certain that you cannot be certain. …
Taking advantage of differences in cover crop species and varieties allows better customization of cover crop plantings. You are subscribed to HQ Plants for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Contact: press@fas.usda.gov USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today announced the appointment of 25 new members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the …
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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 seeking public comment on two documents related to the potential deregulation of a corn variety developed using genetic engineering for enhanced yield potential and resistance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. The documents …
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