January is Financial Wellness Month!

January is Financial Wellness Month! January marks Financial Wellness Month, a time for everyone to reflect on our financial health and take proactive steps towards achieving financial stability. In the spirit of this month, we’re highlighting a variety of government financial assistance programs that can serve as lifelines during challenging times. Unemployment Benefits Losing a …

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A Look Back at Key Moments in Invertebrate Conservation

View as Webpage January 11, 2024       Happy New Year! As we settle into the rhythm of 2024, we're also taking a moment to look back at achievements large and small in invertebrate conservation. From celebrating 50 years of the Endangered Species Act, to sharing your favorite stories of 2023, there's a lot …

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FEATURE STORY: Cracking Open New Markets for California Almonds

Cracking Open New Markets for California Almonds If you committed to eating healthier this new year, chances are you are not alone. New year resolutions focused on living a healthy lifestyle are some of the most common resolutions made throughout the world. Thankfully sticking to that new year resolution in 2024 just got easier for …

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USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agribusiness Trade Mission to India

USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agribusiness Trade Mission to India WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead the agribusiness trade mission to New Delhi, India, from April 22-25, 2024. USDA is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters who wish …

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USDA Announces Market Development Program Investments for Fiscal Year 2024

USDA Announces Market Development Program Investments for Fiscal Year 2024 WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding more than $203 million to nearly 70 agricultural organizations to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products via the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market …

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USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members

USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee provide advice to the administration on the implementation …

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