Navigating the Path to Recovery Dear Subscriber, In the wake of a disaster, the road to recovery can be challenging. We understand each disaster is different and are here to help you find resources based on your needs. Explore our Disaster Relief Category of Benefits: Our Disaster Relief category of benefits can help you access …
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Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, September 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a walnut tree modified using genetic engineering. The University of California Davis modified the walnut to resist crown gall disease. This disease causes galls that can appear on the roots, trunk, and crown …
Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, September 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a petunia plant modified using genetic engineering. Light Bio modified the petunia for altered appearance (glowing). We reviewed the modified petunia to determine whether it posed an increased plant pest risk as compared …
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Building Opportunities for Minority Farmers through the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) encourages and helps secure opportunities for minority farmers to gain traction in international trade as well as growing and promoting their business. Last year, FAS started working closely with Arkansas River Rice, the …
FAS Helps Brew Up Business for U.S. Hops Industry American breweries and craft beer have grown in popularity in recent years. And that interest in these refreshing, artisan beverages is hopping from continent-to-continent thanks in part to collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. hops industry. Through USDA programs …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 