On March 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin to accept petitions for nonregulated status according to APHIS biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part 340 (2019). APHIS biotechnology regulations enable developers to petition for a determination that an “article” is not regulated. The petition process …
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USDA Accepting Applications for Peru Agribusiness Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2025– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Lima, Peru, scheduled for June 9-12, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by March 12, 2025. “Consumers in Peru are eager …
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February 26, 2025 | View as Webpage There's something for everyone to do when it comes to helping invertebrates, from submitting photos of the bee on your balcony to advocating for policy change at the highest levels. It all moves the needle on protecting biodiversity. Protecting Bees from …
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USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports in Guatemala, Central America WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2025) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spearhead a trade mission to Guatemala City, Guatemala, from March 3-7, to strengthen trade ties and expand U.S. agricultural exports across Central America. The mission includes more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations, and …
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plus the latest news from AGW farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Hugh Kenny at Kinloch Farm in The Plains, VA Dear Dennis, There’s a lot going on right now. Winter storms are forecasted to bring ice and snow to portions of North America, the political and economic landscape brings new information daily, and …
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Overview Franklin County area agricultural land has seen a tremendous increase in value in recent years, and it continues to grow in value. Too many farms have to be sold to development and others just to pay inheritance taxes. When: March 5th, 2025 Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Place: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin county Center …
We want to see your AGW-certified products in action View as Webpage Photo Credits: Apple Valley Creamery in East Berlin, PA; TK Ranch in Hanna, Alberta; Kinne Brook Farm in Worthington, MA; and BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT Dear Dennis, We’re running a short campaign ahead of Valentine’s Day to collect images of AGW-certified …
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Leading food retailer requires regenerative claims to be validated by an approved third-party certifier or recognized assessment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Wuorenma Phone: 202-446-2138 Office: Terrebonne, OR (Pacific Time Zone) Email: info Website: agreenerworld.org A GREENER WORLD COLLABORATES WITH WHOLE FOODS MARKET TO VALIDATE REGENERATIVE CLAIMS —Leading food retailer requires regenerative claims to …
February 11, 2025 | View as Webpage While we do see losses in conservation, there is also a long history of species coming back from the brink thanks to the tireless dedication of people who care. So when our monitoring work at Xerces turns up bad news, like another sharp …
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Help Protect Impacted Farmers View as Webpage Dear Dennis, As you may have heard, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind of uncertainty for those impacted by the recent freeze on federal funding. We know this has affected countless people across the U.S. and beyond in real and concrete ways throughout a range …
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