Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating a corn variety designated as DP202216 developed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (Pioneer) using genetic engineering for enhanced yield potential and resistance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicides. As …

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Trump Administration Highlights Record Levels of Investment in 2020 to Build Rural American Prosperity USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today highlighted the department’s investments in 2020 that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, …

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Contact: press-FAS FAS Keeps U.S. Agriculture Connected to the World in 2020 WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2020 – Despite the challenges 2020 brought, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) continued to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s pursuit of global trade opportunities for American agriculture, successfully delivering on Secretary Sonny Perdue’s charge to “Do Right and Feed …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. AgDiscovery Summer Student Program Now Accepting Applications The 2021 AgDiscovery program is currently accepting applications through March 25, 2021! AgDiscovery is a national summer outreach program designed to introduce students in grades 7-12 to the exciting world of agricultural sciences. The program is a …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear APHIS Stakeholders: Continuity of leadership is extremely important to me—APHIS provides vital services in every State, multiple territories and countless countries around the world and it’s essential we have a team of strong leaders directing the vital work of our Agency. For this …

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Use our directory to find amazing sustainable farms, food & gifts Hi Rebecca, The holiday season is here! For those of you who still have some shopping to do—either for gifts for friends or family or your holiday meals, A Greener World (AGW), offers a free online directory of certified sustainable, pasture-raised meat, dairy, eggs …

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Dear Rebecca, Warmest regards to you and your families as we approach the holidays. I hope everyone is staying safe and well during this time. With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to make you aware of upcoming office closures. We will be closed for the holidays December 25, 2020 – January 1, 2021 …

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Featuring gift boxes, bone broth, yarn and more, A Greener World’s certified farms and businesses offer specials on sustainable meat, dairy, eggs and more for holiday meals and gifts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Wuorenma Phone: (202) 446-2138 Office: Terrebonne, OR (Pacific Time Zone) Email: mediarelations Website: agreenerworld.org INDEPENDENT FARM CERTIFIER OFFERS SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS FOR …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to one or more Soil topics for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 2021 Soils Planner Now Available This year, the planner is back to its traditional size (8-1/2” x 11”) and …

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