Contact: press@fas.usda.gov USDA, USTR Name New Agricultural Trade Advisors WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today announced the appointment of 25 new members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee is comprised of senior representatives from across the …
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on two documents related to the potential deregulation of a corn variety developed using genetic engineering for enhanced yield potential and resistance to glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. The documents …
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought unprecedented difficulties to people across the United States. Do you need assistance with mortgage or rent payments? Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness? Check out the recent article by Benefits.gov, "Where to Find Housing Assistance During the Pandemic." The article explains where to find resources for homelessness …
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Why the two are intertwined Hello Rebecca, For many communities, hunger has never been a more pressing issue. Over 20 million Americans are unemployed because of COVID-19 and food banks across the U.S. and Canada have seen demand surge—in some cases shattering previous records and exacerbating longstanding disparities.1 A recent U.S. survey showed the highest …
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During Hurricane season, it is important to know what resources are available to you and loved ones should a disaster strike. Benefits.gov is here to help! Read up on Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in our new article, "How can Disaster Unemployment Assistance help you?" In this article, you will learn about key eligibility requirements, how …
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Dear Rebecca, I hope this email finds you, your families, customers and communities safe, well and prepared to do our best in meeting the challenges the lie ahead. Rates of COVID-19 are rising, and the future is uncertain. We understand that circumstances of producers vary greatly across North America right now, but if you need help, please …
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Annual and perennial covers planted during woody plant establishment can greatly help with suppressing weeds and improving growth of woody plants. You are subscribed to HQ Plants for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This information has recently been updated, and is now available.
Benefits.gov is committed to providing up-to-date information on government assistance, including resources available during the current coronavirus pandemic. Benefits.gov recently published a new article, "Safety Guidelines During the COVID-19 Crisis," featuring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for you and your family to stay safe. Visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources page …
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How is COVID-19 affecting policy? We take a look from all angles. View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, Welcome to the June 2020 edition of The Buzz. The senseless killing of George Floyd, one of the countless Black men who have died at the hands of the police, has put the United States’ …
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