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USDA Trade Mission to Expand Market Access, Ag Exports in Colombia
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Market Access, Ag Exports in Colombia WASHINGTON, July 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead 24 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations on a trade mission to Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, to boost American agricultural exports and build upon …
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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Ener gy Costs and Create Jobs in 39 States and Guam as part of Investing in America Agenda
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in 39 States and Guam as part of Investing in America Agenda Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses Brunswick, Maine, …
Eating Well in Summer
Eating Well in Summer Summer isn’t just about sunny days and school vacation. This season is also a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the bounties of nature. Farmers markets and grocery stores are bursting with the colors of fresh, seasonal produce, and we’re highlighting a few government benefit programs that can help you …
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Launches Program to Increase Economi c Safety Net for Rural Home Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Hardship
Stakeholder Announcement USDA Launches Program to Increase Economic Safety Net for Rural Home Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Hardship Program Expands Servicing Options to Combat Unprecedented Higher Interest Rates and Ensure Borrowers Remain in Their Homes WASHINGTON, July 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that …
APHIS BRS Stakeholder Meeting, Nov. 14, 2024 – Save the Date
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is pleased to announce its annual Stakeholder Meeting will occur on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The meeting will take place in-person at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737, with an option for virtual attendance. …
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Last chance for USDA grant project, bulk orders of AGW labels
plus the latest from your family of AGW farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT Dear Dennis, We hope all are managing well this season, which brings longer days and to-do lists, and for many, extremely challenging weather. Hang in there and take care. This week we’re sharing reminders about …
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Why pesticides should never be your first management choice
July 12, 2024 | View as Webpage If you’re worried about aphids, keep an eye out for some big help from tiny wasps, such as the one pictured above! This parasitoid wasp is laying her eggs inside aphids. As the wasp larvae grow, it kills the aphid before metamorphosing into …
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News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million in Meat and Poultry Pr ocessing to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Costs
News Release Biden-Harris Administration Invests $110 Million in Meat and Poultry Processing to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Costs To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested a total of over $700 million in 48 states and Puerto Rico for projects that help to expand the nation’s independent meat and poultry processing …
APHIS Releases 2023 Impact Report
Dear Stakeholders, Each year, we have the honor of sharing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) achievements through our Impact Report. No matter what challenges we faced, we rose to the occasion and made sure that our work of safeguarding America’s agriculture and natural resources, protecting vulnerable animals, and feeding and clothing the …
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