NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million to Improve Health Care for Rural People in 43 States and Guam LEBANON, N.H., Oct. 12, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $110 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns …
Month: October 2022
Community Solutions to Big Challenges
View as Webpage October 12, 2022 It's a lesson we see demonstrated over and over again: in an interconnected world, we can achieve more together than we can alone. That holds true in each story we're sharing this week, whether it's stemming the threat of the emerald ash-borer or healing a landscape …
Upcoming Producer Survey, Expanding Plant Capacity
and the latest news from AGW and your peers View as Webpage Photo credit: Nick Weinstock of BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT Dear Dennis, October came quickly, and I hope Fall is treating you ok so far. This week we are putting a bug in your ear about our annual producer survey (we want to …
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial Chickens in Arkansas
Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, October 7, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Madison County, Arkansas. Samples from the flock were tested and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary …
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USDA and HACU Partner to Create Immersive Agricultural Trade Learning Experience
USDA and HACU Partner to Create Immersive Agricultural Trade Learning Experience Contact: press-fas@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 – .USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel B. Whitley and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio R. Flores announce a cooperative partnership to provide students from minority-serving institutions an opportunity to solve …
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APHIS Completes Final Environmental Assessment for First Seven States Affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a final Environmental Assessment (EA), “Emergency Response for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Seven States” and a Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the EA. An Emergency Declaration was made per 7 CFR 372.10(b) for USDA …
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in New Mexico
Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, October 6, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Samples from the flock were tested and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans
NEWS RELEASE USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Department partners again with Native Community Development Financial Institutions through Relending Program on Tribal Land WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced today the Department is providing $4 million …
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