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Month: September 2023
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT – On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Rece nt Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural Development Programs
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural Development Programs WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA, on Oct. 1, 2023, will begin using the most recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau to …
APHIS eFile: BRS Multi-year Permits and SOP Template
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing additional APHIS eFile flexibilities and assistance for BRS applicants. Applicants can now submit multi-year interstate movement and import permits for plants. To do this, simply follow the same application steps for new or unsubmitted permit applications and …
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Why Some Bees Dig
View as Webpage September 27, 2023 September is a bountiful month, when our careful spring planting yields its final flowers, fruits and seeds, and late-season insects whir by in their last preparations for winter. Bees are digging and seeds are blowing as we enjoy the cooler evenings and season ahead. …
NEWS RELEASE – USDA Sees Record Demand to Advance Clean Energy in Rural America Through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
NEWS RELEASE USDA Sees Record Demand to Advance Clean Energy in Rural America Through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda The New ERA clean energy program will reduce costs for rural Americans while improving grid reliability WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA received record …
Texas Grapefruit Heading to Vietnam
Texas Grapefruit Heading to Vietnam Wonderful Citrus is the largest fresh citrus grower, harvester, packer, and exporter in the Western United States, with offices in California and Texas. For many years, the company has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to grow its exports and make sure consumers across …
REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Media Teleconference Tomorrow
REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Media Teleconference Tomorrow WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will hold a media teleconference TOMORROW, September 28, at 5 p.m. ET, from Santiago, Chile, where she has been leading a delegation of representatives from …
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Register Today for the BRS Stakeholder Meeting on November 15, 2023
Register Today for the BRS Stakeholder Meeting on November 15, 2023 Sep 26, 2023—The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) will hold its annual Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 pm (EST). Attendees can register now to participate in-person—at the USDA Center at …
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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Response: Ohalo Genetics Potato
Media Contact: Rick Coker richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, September 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a potato plant modified using genetic engineering. Ohalo Genetics modified the potato to alter the sugar profile to reduce glucose and fructose content in the potato. We reviewed the modified …
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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Response: Growing Together Inc. Hemp
Media Contact: Rick Coker richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, September 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a hemp plant modified using genetic engineering. Growing Together Research, Inc., modified a hemp plant to reduce tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabichromene (CBC) levels. We reviewed the modified hemp plant to …
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