Who are some of the best people poised to help the monarch’s western population? Farmers and ranchers. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Farms and Ranches Can Provide Needed Sanctuary for Struggling Western Monarchs The monarch butterfly – the iconic black-and-orange butterfly known for its epic migrations – has seen significant population …
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Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: View as a webpage Press Release Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address Learn More (Washington, D.C., February 5, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following …
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Contact: press@fas.usda.gov, (202) 720-7115 USDA, USTR Seek New Members for Trade Advisory Committees WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), is accepting nominations for …
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Using Food Labels to Avoid GMOs: An Eater’s Guide There are many reasons why you might want to avoid genetically modified organisms, more commonly known as “GMOs.” Most consumers have concerns about the long-term health impacts. Other questions one might ask in the face of this new technology: What do GMOs do to our ecosystems, the …
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You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/22c6a88 USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for February 2019 02/01/2019 01:49 PM EST WASHINGTON, February 1, 2019 – The U.S. …
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First joint speaking engagement for US, Canada, Mexico ag ministers this year View as a webpage Press Release Canadian, Mexican Agriculture Leaders to Take Part in USDA’s 2019 Outlook Forum WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the agriculture leaders of Canada and Mexico will speak at USDA’s …
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Maria Alonso began farming in 2010 in Ontario, California as part of a quest to provide as fresh fruits and vegetables for her son. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. #FridaysOnTheFarm: An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel In this week’s #FridaysOnTheFarm, meet Maria Alonso, who began farming in 2010 in Ontario, California …
Be sure to check out our 10% off coupon! January 2019 2019 Good Food Award Winners Six Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) products received national awards at the 2019 Good Food Awards in recognition of their leading contribution to creating sustainable, delicious and vibrant food economies across the U.S. Winners included: …
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USDA support will help identify new export markets View as a webpage Press Release USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Program Funding (Washington, D.C., January 31, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $200 million to 57 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program …
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Sec. Perdue to attend NCBA and visit Port of New Orleans and the Natl. Finance Center View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., January 31, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in New Orleans, Louisiana TOMORROW, Friday, February 1st to deliver remarks at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention, visit …
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