Expo West recap, Grant Opportunity, New Blog + Farm-to-Farm Sales

plus the latest news from AGW eView as Webpage Panel discussion at Expo West hosted by A Greener World Dear Dennis, AGW attended Expo West 2026 in Anaheim, CA last week to highlight the work of our certified farmers, ranchers and brands. Throughout the event, we met buyers looking for certified products, brands interested in …

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APHIS Invites Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning March 6, 2026, the public will have 30 days to review and comment on the petition. APHIS Invites Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering Washington, D.C., March 5, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to comment on a …

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You Can Help Bring Back the Pollinators

    February 25, 2026 | View as Webpage       You too can help Bring Back the Pollinators! Although pollinator conservation is a big task, it all begins with each of us adopting four simple steps: growing pollinator-friendly flowers, providing nest sites and shelter, avoiding pesticides, and spreading the word. With these core …

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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Three Petitions to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning February 18, 2026, the public will have 60 days to review and comment on the petition. USDA Seeks Public Comment on Three Petitions to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Contact: aphispress Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on three petitions …

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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Insect Resistant Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning February 18, 2026, the public will have 60 days to review and comment on the petition. USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Insect Resistant Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering Contact: APHISPress Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a …

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REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Türkiye

REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Türkiye Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 11–14. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Türkiye, the Caucasus and Central …

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USDA Announces Market Development Program Investments for Fiscal Year 2026 

Announcing the 2026 Awardees for MAP and FMD Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) announced it is awarding more than $212 million through the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to help expand export markets for U.S. food and agricultural products. …

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To Save Western Monarchs, We Must Act Now

    February 10, 2026 | View as Webpage       While annual fluctuations in monarch numbers draw attention, scientists say the real concern is long-term decline of monarchs and other butterflies driven by habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. When we hear our smallest friends are struggling, it's a call to make changes at …

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