Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA Announces $2 Million Investment in Seafood Processing Facilities for Wild-Caught Invasive Catfish (Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Programs Administrator J.R. Claeys today announced that seafood processors in Maryland and Illinois will receive a total …
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STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – Notice of Funding Opportunity for three U.S. agricultur e market promotion trips
STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – Notice of Funding Opportunity for three U.S. agriculture market promotion trips The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced on March 16, 2026, the availability of three $115,000 NOFOs that create opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers to increase exports to Uzbekistan and Armenia through U.S.-based agricultural marketing tours. USDA invites eligible applicants to apply to its three …
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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Good News for Bumble Bees
March 10, 2026 | View as Webpage In a crowded field of incredible invertebrates, bumble bees are surely among the most beloved. Large, fuzzy and (usually) docile, these super pollinators are fun to find. That's why we are delighted to share that the Bumble Bee Atlas is now available in …
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 …
Join AGW at Expo West, March 3-6
Connect in person or follow along on social media eView as Webpage Dear Dennis, Next week, members of the AGW team are in Anaheim, CA at Natural Products Expo West. This is the major natural foods tradeshow for North America, and Climate Day, organized by Climate Collaborative, kicks off the event. We’ve spent months …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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