USDA Announces U.S. Participants for Trade Mission to the Philippines Washington, D.C., March 30, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13–16, 2026, to expand market access for American farmers, ranchers, and producers. This mission follows a landmark trade agreement negotiated by President Trump in …
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plus the latest news from AGW farmers eView as Webpage Photo Credit: Lisa Kitt of The Homestead in Alberta, Canada Dear Dennis, From panel presentations and new advocacy efforts to products and tools that make sales and market prep easier, there’s plenty happening across AGW's network. We know a busy spring season is ahead, so …
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Good Thursday afternoon, WIA.... NC A&T State Extension worker, Alejandra Martinez, has planned and organized a great small farmer MARKETING workshop for next Thursday, April 2nd in the Ag Center's ANNEX meeting room starting at 5:00 p.m. The instructor from A&T, Dr. Liang, is an outstanding instructor and speaker.. and better yet.. great cook! She …
USDA Deregulates Corn Engineered for Insect Resistance Washington, D.C., March 26, 2026— The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating Bayer CropScience LP MON 95275 corn. This corn variety was developed using genetic engineering to resist feeding damage caused by corn rootworm pests. After a thorough review, APHIS …
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March 24, 2026 | View as Webpage Last week's announcement of higher overwintering monarch numbers in Mexico was welcome news! We know what monarchs need to recover: more pesticide-free, native milkweeds and nectar flowers along their migratory route, and protected overwintering sites. We need everyone across the U.S., Mexico and …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Announces $115.2 Million Investment to Expand Timber Production and Enhance Forest Health in Eight States (Washington, D.C., March 23, 2026) – At the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Administrator for the Rural Business and Cooperative Service J.R. …
USDA Launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Farmers Washington, D.C., March 23, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers …
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Modernization Initiative Will Lower Burdens on Borrowers and Lenders, Improve Service, Speed Access to Credit and Strengthen Oversight News Release USDA Upgrades Rural Housing Programs Modernization Initiative Will Lower Burdens on Borrowers and Lenders, Improve Service, Speed Access to Credit and Strengthen Oversight U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 http://www.usda.gov …
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA Announces $2 Million Investment in Seafood Processing Facilities for Wild-Caught Invasive Catfish (Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Programs Administrator J.R. Claeys today announced that seafood processors in Maryland and Illinois will receive a total …
STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – Notice of Funding Opportunity for three U.S. agriculture market promotion trips The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced on March 16, 2026, the availability of three $115,000 NOFOs that create opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers to increase exports to Uzbekistan and Armenia through U.S.-based agricultural marketing tours. USDA invites eligible applicants to apply to its three …
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