Register to attend BRS' annual Stakeholder Meeting on November 13 in person or virtually. Register Now: APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services Stakeholder Meeting—November 13, 2025 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) invites you to attend our annual Stakeholder Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The meeting …
Month: September 2025
USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Taiwan
USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan, September 29, 2025 — Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg arrived in Taipei today to lead an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The delegation includes 39 agribusinesses and …
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CORRECTION Stakeholder Notice: USDA Purchases 417,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Grown Commodities for America First International Food Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $480 million to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and strengthen global food security through its two premier international food assistance programs, McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress. These programs rely on and support American farmers, ranchers, and producers, who generously share their bounty with the world, and …
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for February 2–5, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in …
USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering To Resist Certain Pests
APHIS is deregulating Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (Bayer) MON 95379 corn. USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering To Resist Certain Pests WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (Bayer) MON 95379 corn. This corn was developed using genetic engineering to resist …
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Stakeholder Notice: USDA Purchases 417,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Grown Commodities for America First International Food Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $480 million to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and strengthen global food security through its two premier international food assistance programs, McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress. These programs rely on and support American farmers, ranchers, and producers, who generously share their bounty with the world, and …
USDA Trade Mission Expands on Agricultural Exports to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, to expand trade opportunities for U.S. companies and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The mission takes place from September 29 to October 1 and includes 39 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and representatives from three state departments of agriculture working …
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Protecting Pollinators from Urban Pesticides
September 24, 2025| View as Webpage Opportunities abound in cities, towns, and campuses to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Many outdoor spaces—from parks and school grounds to roadsides and business campuses—can provide valuable pollinator habitat. Along with new habitat, pollinators need protection from pesticides. Thoughtful pest management efforts work …
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USDA Invests $8.3 Million to Address Trade Barriers and Expand Market Access for Specialty Crops
USDA Invests $8.3 Million to Address Trade Barriers and Expand Market Access for Specialty Crops FY 2025 Trade Promotion Programs open market access for American producers WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients address trade barriers and expand …
U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Suppo rt U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters
U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters Approach is designed to rapidly respond to new opportunities created by President Donald J. Trump’s reciprocal trade deals WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2025 –Last week, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 