Embargoed Until 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for unknown destinations WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2018–Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: --Optional origin sales of 179,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2018/2019 marketing year. An optional origin contract provides that the …
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U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0150.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco (Washington, DC, August 7, 2018) – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today …
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NRCS Unveils Conservation Strategy to Improve Health of the Chesapeake Bay
NRCS released a comprehensive, three-year action plan that outlines its priorities and goals. NRCS Unveils Conservation Strategy to Improve Health of the Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay and a small portion of is watershed. NRCS released a comprehensive, three-year action plan that outlines its priorities and goals for using current and future Farm Bill conservation …
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USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Serv ice for More Than 1 Million Residential and Commercial Consumers in 14 States
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0160.18 Contact: Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service for More Than 1 Million Residential and Commercial Consumers in 14 States Projects Will Provide Improved Electric …
Managing for Soil Health: Maximize Cover
In general, healthy soils are covered soils. Visit farmers.gov/soilhealth to learn more about soil health practices for your working land. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Managing for Soil Health: Maximize Cover As a general rule, soil should be covered whenever possible. You can plant cover crops in both grazing and cropland …
From Tree to Table: Meet an Alaskan Birch Syrup Farmer
Hit the road with NRCS! Next stop on our #ConservationRoadtrip is in Fairbanks, Alaska. We're driving to meet Frank Tomaszewski, who worked with NRCS to complete an on-farm energy audit to improve his operation. Additional Resources: Visit past stops along the trip. Find your local USDA service center USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer …
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Tales from the Field from A Greener World In Case You Missed It: Read AGW's Latest Blog, You CAN Do Something! A lot of people are angry these days—and rightfully so! They’re angry about politics, pollution, climate change, health care, immigration policies and more. Families around the world are facing the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, …
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USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for August 2018
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/202e9bf USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for August 2018 08/01/2018 02:00 PM EDT WASHINGTON, August 1, 2018 – The U.S. …
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USDA Invests $97 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure to Improve Service for 22,000 Subscribers in 11 States
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0159.18 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 USDA Invests $97 Million in Rural Broadband Infrastructure to Improve Service for 22,000 Subscribers in 11 States Projects Will Provide High-Speed Communications Technology to …
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