March 26, 2024 | View as Webpage With spring arriving, it's tempting to begin working on our yards and gardens. But clearing debris & trimming plants too soon can actually harm bees, butterflies, & other important pollinators! Even if you do see some bees buzzing on early blooms, they still …
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Wild migratory birds believed to be source of infection; viral testing and epidemiologic efforts continue Commercial milk supply remains safe due to both federal animal health requirements and pasteurization Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), …
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission in South Korea SEOUL, South Korea, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in Seoul today to launch an agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation comprised of officials …
plus the latest news View as Webpage Photo Credit: Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet, British Columbia Dear Dennis, Spring is officially here in the Northern hemisphere, and we hope the season ahead is a good one. This week we’re sharing news on the USDA’s revision on the “Product of USA” labeling claim, the newest …
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Resources Available for Women March is Women’s History Month. It is a time to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to fields of study, society, and history. It’s also important to reflect on the challenges that women and girls still face. In honor of this special month, we’re highlighting just a few of the government resources …
USDA Secures Market Access for U.S. Poultry Exports to Colombia WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative have reopened the Colombian market for U.S. poultry and egg product exports, culminating several months of collaborations with the Colombian Institute of Agriculture to resolve this trade …
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comments for 45 days on a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and draft plant pest risk assessment (PPRA). APHIS prepared these documents in response to a petition from Bayer CropScience U.S. seeking to deregulate …
WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expertly navigated complex and evolving issues to protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources in 2023. “Every day, APHIS enhances its mission of protecting American agriculture, boosting agricultural exports, and developing new and better tools to fight invasive pests …
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Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture By: Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023. American farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners continue to have success abroad as USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service works for U.S. agriculture. Exports are …
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Read the Spring 2024 Issue Online Now! The Spring 2024 issue of AGW's Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. Written for farmers, ranchers, producers and anyone interested in sustainable, high-welfare livestock production, the magazine includes news, opinion and program activities, as well as in-depth technical features and case studies. We hope you enjoy …
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