Export Impact – Vietnam Success Story

Export Impact with Under Secretary Taylor Don't Miss Out on this Culinary Success! If you haven’t caught the highlights of the Great American Barbecue Festival in Vietnam, you are in for a treat. This event showcased the vibrant flavors of American barbeque while strengthening agricultural ties between the U.S. and Vietnam. Discover how this festival …

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APHIS Announces Final Notice on Additional Exemptions for the Move ment of Organisms Modified or Produced Through Genetic Engineering

Contact: Richard.S.Coker WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing its final notice describing additional modifications plants can have and qualify for exemption from the regulations at 7 CFR part 340 because the modifications could be achieved through conventional breeding. This notice becomes effective …

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NEWS RELEASE – USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2024― U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil …

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APHIS Issues Guide to Submitting Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile and Response to Comments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is pleased to announce the completion of another resource to help developers navigate the APHIS BRS permit process more efficiently. Today, as part of our ongoing work to further clarify and streamline our biotechnology regulations to support Executive …

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New issue of Sustainable Farming and Labeling Assistance grants

plus the latest news from the AGW farmer network View as Webpage Photo Credit: North 44 Farm in Bend, OR   Dear Dennis, We continue to think of the farming communities in the Southeast recovering and rebuilding after recent hurricanes. For those who may need it, hurricane assistance resources we have shared recently can be …

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NEWS RELEASE: USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Milli on to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Million to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country As Part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities WASHINGTON, Nov. …

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