Thank you for being a light this year to the Xerces Society

We appreciate your support View as Webpage A field of tall, wild grasses going to seed are shimmering orange in the glow of sunset. White text reads, “Thank You! Thank you for being a light this year for the Xerces Society. We appreciate your support." Photo by Scott Seigfreid. Click here to donate before midnight …

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Today is the last day to make a tax-deductible donation in 2022

View as Webpage December 31, 2022 We must look forward and focus on solutions. It is the last day to make a tax-deductible donation to Xerces in 2022. We hope that, if you are able, you will consider making a contribution before midnight Eastern Time to help preserve essential species for future generations to enjoy. …

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2022 is almost at an end and we need you to stand with us

Your efforts big and small keep this movement going View as Webpage December 27, 2022 Thank you for all that you do every day of the year to protect the invertebrates in your community. Your efforts big and small keep this movement going. The end of the year is just a few days away and we …

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USDA Extends Public Comment Period on Environmental Documents for D eregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

December 23, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the public comment period on two draft documents involving a petition from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY) seeking deregulation of an American chestnut variety modified for tolerance to chestnut …

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Walnuts Will Knock Your Stockings Off This Holiday Season

Walnuts Will Knock Your Stockings Off This Holiday Season Nothing says winter holiday season quite like walnuts. These incredible tree nuts have been part of winter celebrations for several millennia, their mild and creamy flavor and a soft texture making them a great choice for both sweet and savory holiday dishes. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service …

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U.S. Agencies Forge Partnership to Improve Food Safety Standards Globally

U.S. Agencies Forge Partnership to Improve Food Safety Standards Globally Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are launching the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS. The initiative includes the investment of $15 million …

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APHIS Announces Final Regulatory Status Review Guide

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, December 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting its final Regulatory Status Review (RSR) guide. It details the information requirements and process for submitting a RSR request under the revised biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part …

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