#Fridaysonthefarm: A Vermont Veteran Grows Greener Pastures with Conservation

This Friday, meet Kevin Plew. He protected the United States through service in the Coast Guard and the National Guard. Follow USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s #Fridaysonthefarm interactive stories each Friday! Visit local farms, ranches, forests and resource areas where NRCS and partners help people help the land. This Friday, meet Kevin Plew. He protected …

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Secretary Perdue Launches Veteran Resources at USDA

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0147.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Secretary Perdue Launches Veteran Resources at USDA (Washington, D.C., November 9, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of U.S. …

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Growing Organic with NRCS

New videos on growing organics with NRCS. Growing Organic with NRCS View the new 3-minute video, “Growing Organic,” and learn about NRCS assistance for organic farmers. Organic farming is an ecologically-based system that relies on preventative practices for weed, insect and disease problems, uses nontoxic methods to manage problems if they arise, and improves the …

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USDA Chief Scientist Statement on WHO Guidelines on Antibiotics

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0146.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Chief Scientist Statement on WHO Guidelines on Antibiotics (WASHINGTON, November 7, 2017) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has released recommendations regarding the use …

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November 2017 Guaranteed Lender Newsletter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/1c2d217 Please see our latest edition of the FSA Guaranteed Express Newsletter. Inside you will find information on the importance of filing estimated loss claims, the Upcoming ABA National Agricultural Bankers Conference and other helpful reminders for the Guaranteed Loan Program. FSA+Guaranteed+Express+Newsletter+-+November+2017.pdf FSA+Guaranteed+Express+Newsletter+-+November+2017.pdf

USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. PRESS RELEASE USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations WASHINGTON, DC Nov. 6, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations …

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USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0144.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection …

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USDA Invests in Broadband Infrastructure in Unserved and Underserved Rural Areas

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0143.17 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 USDA Invests in Broadband Infrastructure in Unserved and Underserved Rural Areas Residents and Businesses in North-Central West Virginia to Get Internet Access with USDA Assistance Buckhannon, W.Va., Nov. …

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Perdue Announces Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0142.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press Perdue Announces Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors (Washington, D.C. November 3, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a …

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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in California Sunday and Monday

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in California Sunday and Monday (Washington, D.C., November 3, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in California Sunday and Monday, November …

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