The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is sharing and inviting public comment for 60 days on the draft Guide to Submitting Data for Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile. You may use the guide now, and review and submit public comments to help identify any …
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View as Webpage October 11, 2023 Insect activity may be slowing down, but our work at the Xerces Society is still heating up, with a full slate of new resources and activities for the colder months. Volunteers are still being accepted for this year's Western Monarch Count, or folks anywhere can curl …
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Unlocking a Healthier Future: Health Literacy Month In October, we recognize Health Literacy Month. Understanding healthcare information is important for making informed and healthy choices. In this bulletin, we highlight how our site can help you take steps towards living a healthy life. Navigate Health Benefits with the Benefit Finder Our Benefit Finder is a …
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Foreign Attachés Get a Taste of Oregon Agriculture For more than 35 years, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has been hosting orientation visits for foreign attachés based in Washington, to provide firsthand knowledge of the excellence and diversity of American agriculture. For this year’s tour, 28 attachés from 22 countries spent the week of Sept. 17-23 …
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and all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: James Ranch Artisan Cheese in Durango, CO Dear Dennis, Our team at A Greener World got together last week for a training event in Ontario. It was so exciting to have the opportunity to meet in person, learn new skills, and exchange ideas …
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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT On Oct. 1, USDA will Begin Using Most Recent Census Data to Determine Eligibility for Rural Development Programs WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that USDA, on Oct. 1, 2023, will begin using the most recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau to …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing additional APHIS eFile flexibilities and assistance for BRS applicants. Applicants can now submit multi-year interstate movement and import permits for plants. To do this, simply follow the same application steps for new or unsubmitted permit applications and …
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View as Webpage September 27, 2023 September is a bountiful month, when our careful spring planting yields its final flowers, fruits and seeds, and late-season insects whir by in their last preparations for winter. Bees are digging and seeds are blowing as we enjoy the cooler evenings and season ahead. …
NEWS RELEASE USDA Sees Record Demand to Advance Clean Energy in Rural America Through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda The New ERA clean energy program will reduce costs for rural Americans while improving grid reliability WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA received record …
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