USDA Advances Trump Administration’s America First Agenda in the Dominican Republic Delegation championed expanded market access, strategic partnerships to strengthen U.S. agribusiness and promote national prosperity WASHINGTON, July 21, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering led a high-level delegation to the Dominican Republic …

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USDA Accepting Applications for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Mexico WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is now accepting applications for its upcoming agribusiness trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, scheduled for November 3–6. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in Mexico’s dynamic agricultural market must …

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USDA Launches Agribusiness Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2025 — Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering arrived in Santo Domingo 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. …

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plus the latest news from AGW’s family of producers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Sirocco Ridge Farm in Henryville, IN Dear Dennis, The days are long and full, so we’re keeping our update short. Read on for reminders about AGW resources, upcoming events and news from the AGW family. New issue of Sustainable Farming The …

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    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 …

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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 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 …

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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 …

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