Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, November 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed 12 plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: Bayer Crop Science, modified soybean for herbicide resistance …
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APHIS Finds That 12 Different Plants Submitted for Review Are Not Subject to Its Biotechnology Regulations
Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, November 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed 12 plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: Bayer Crop Science, modified soybean for herbicide resistance …
APHIS Proposes Five Additional Exemptions for Modified Plants
Contact: APHISPress WASHINGTON, November 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing five additional exemptions for plants with modifications that could be achieved through conventional breeding. The proposed exemptions would be in addition to those exemptions already in place. Specifically, the proposed exemptions include: Plants …
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Reports Available: Executive Order 14081
Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, November 9, 2023–In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have posted the following two documents on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation. The agencies issued a report …
Benefits for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities & More on Benefits.gov
November 9, 2023 5 Benefits for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
Veteran-Owned Business Partners with FAS to Export its Spices Around the World
Veteran-Owned Business Partners with FAS to Export its Spices Around the World Retirement – for many – is a time for reconnecting with what you love and who you love. Laura Andersland and David Andersland have spiced up retirement with their seasoning business, Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts. A seasonings business was a natural …
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $1.2 Billion in Rural Cooperatives to Increase Economic Opportunity and Advance Equity in Rural America
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $1.2 Billion in Rural Cooperatives to Increase Economic Opportunity and Advance Equity in Rural America Funding Advances President Biden's Investing in America Agenda DENVER, Co. Nov. 9, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced …
Reminder: Register Today for the Nov. 15 BRS Annual Meeting
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 to participate in-person—at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737—or virtually. Please join us for this meeting …
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Now accepting applications for the 2024 DeWind Awards
View as Webpage November 7, 2023 Now accepting student applications for the 2024 DeWind Awards The Xerces Society offers annual awards to support students pursuing educational research in Lepidoptera conservation. This year, the awards will be $10,000 each, with two awards available. We're investing in the future of our planet and our …
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New Features to Simplify Your Search for Government Benefits
Simplify Your Search for Benefits We are pleased to introduce two new ways to connect you with government benefits and resources. The Life Events and Browse by State search functions now make it easier to find resources based on either current events and milestones in your life, or by location. Find out more about these …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 