NEWS RELEASE 200 USDA-Funded Projects Create Economic Opportunity in Underserved Rural and Native American Communities WINTERHAVEN, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced more than 200 projects to improve infrastructure, housing and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities. These projects …

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December 8, 2023 Housing Loans: Which One is Right for You?

At White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Fulfills Long-Standing Tribal Requests to Strengthen Food Sovereignty and Expand Indigenous Roles in Forest Management Department Announces Grants and Key Progress in Meat Processing for Indigenous Animals, Expanded Forest Management Tribal Partnerships, Tribal Bison Conservation Efforts, and Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 – U.S. Department …

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USDA to Host a Webinar to Provide Details on the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service will provide an overview of the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) during a webinar this Thursday, December 7, at 3 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide information on RAPP’s regional focus, the application process, and …

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NEWS RELEASE USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a …

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USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea U.S. Exporters Can Now Apply to Participate in South Korea Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, will lead the agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South …

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plus all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Creekside Farm in Athens, OH   Dear Dennis, Sincerest thanks to all of you who donated to AGW’s Relief Fund for Farmers on Giving Tuesday. This important initiative provides emergency support to farmers affected by natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate …

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Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities On Sunday, December 3, we recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a day for everyone to acknowledge and understand the challenges faced by those with physical or mental disabilities. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States live with some form of disability, making …

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Contact: Richard.S.Coker WASHINGTON, November 30, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.’s (Pioneer) DP23211 corn. This corn was developed using genetic engineering to resist corn rootworm and tolerate glufosinate herbicides. After a thorough review, we concluded that DP23211 corn is unlikely …

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