Contact: Richard.S.Coker WASHINGTON, November 12, 2024 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing its final notice describing additional modifications plants can have and qualify for exemption from the regulations at 7 CFR part 340 because the modifications could be achieved through conventional breeding. This notice becomes effective …
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This is what it is all about: community
November 8, 2024 | View as Webpage Community is at the heart of all that we do at Xerces. Over the past decade, our community has grown not only in size, but it has grown deeper, more knowledgeable, and more effective. People from all across the country have come together …
NEWS RELEASE – USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE USDA Recognizes Leaders in Advancing the Use of Biobased Products Across the Nation BioPreferred Program Awards Recognize Outstanding Efforts for Sustainable Procurement by Federal Employees and Contractors WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2024― U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil …
APHIS Issues Guide to Submitting Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile and Response to Comments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is pleased to announce the completion of another resource to help developers navigate the APHIS BRS permit process more efficiently. Today, as part of our ongoing work to further clarify and streamline our biotechnology regulations to support Executive …
Need a Distraction? Tune in to Bug Banter
November 5, 2024 | View as Webpage Election day in the U.S. can come with a big dose of anxiety for many of us. If you've already cast your vote and are looking for a break from the coverage, we invite you to relax with our latest podcast about the …
New issue of Sustainable Farming and Labeling Assistance grants
plus the latest news from the AGW farmer network View as Webpage Photo Credit: North 44 Farm in Bend, OR Dear Dennis, We continue to think of the farming communities in the Southeast recovering and rebuilding after recent hurricanes. For those who may need it, hurricane assistance resources we have shared recently can be …
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NEWS RELEASE: USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Milli on to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Million to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country As Part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities WASHINGTON, Nov. …
Export Impact
Export Impact with Under Secretary Taylor Strengthening U.S Agriculture Through Strategic Partnership and Global Engagements Welcome back to “Export Impact.” In this post, we further explore the impactful work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. Building on the positive feedback from our inaugural post, we are excited to dive deeper into …
USDA Launches Food for Opportunity Program
USDA Launches Food for Opportunity Program New Biden-Harris Administration Program to Promote the Use of Non-Traditional Commodities in Food Assistance Programs DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Food for Opportunity Program, or FFO, designed to expand opportunities for non-traditional U.S. commodities to qualify for various international …
NEWS RELEASE – Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Streng then American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 30, 2024 – During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris …
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