Month: July 2025
Become a Xerces Ambassador
July 9, 2025 | View as Webpage Did you know that one of the most important animals in our waterways looks like a rock? That would be freshwater mussels. If you love to share surprising nature facts like this with others, consider becoming a Xerces Ambassador. And if you want …
USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference
USDA Advances Trump Administration’s Farmer-First Agenda at UN FAO Conference Delegation pushes bold reform, demands accountability from global institutions in defense of American agriculture WASHINGTON, July 9, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering led the delegation — on behalf of Secretary of Agriculture Brooke …
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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Media Contact: Richard.S.Coker The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a petition to deregulate corn developed using genetic engineering to resist feeding damage caused by corn rootworm pests. The public will have 60 …
USDA Welcomes Eight New Foreign Service Officers to Serve American Agriculture Overseas
USDA Welcomes Eight New Foreign Service Officers to Serve American Agriculture Overseas WASHINGTON, July 7, 2025—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering administered the oath of office to eight USDA employees who will serve American agriculture around the globe as members of the Foreign Service. The …
FY 2025 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity
FY 2025 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced today up to $208 million for the Food for Progress Program awards. This funding is described by the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity published on Grants.gov here: FY 2025 Food for Progress NOFO. Please see the …
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USDA Trade Mission to Expand Agricultural Exports in the Dominican Republic
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Agricultural Exports in the Dominican Republic WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a high-impact trade mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 13–17 to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes 47 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and officials from Colorado, …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 