Texas Grapefruit Heading to Vietnam Wonderful Citrus is the largest fresh citrus grower, harvester, packer, and exporter in the Western United States, with offices in California and Texas. For many years, the company has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to grow its exports and make sure consumers across …

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REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Hold Media Teleconference Tomorrow WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will hold a media teleconference TOMORROW, September 28, at 5 p.m. ET, from Santiago, Chile, where she has been leading a delegation of representatives from …

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Register Today for the BRS Stakeholder Meeting on November 15, 2023 Sep 26, 2023—The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) will hold its annual Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 pm (EST). Attendees can register now to participate in-person—at the USDA Center at …

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Media Contact: Rick Coker richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, September 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a potato plant modified using genetic engineering. Ohalo Genetics modified the potato to alter the sugar profile to reduce glucose and fructose content in the potato. We reviewed the modified …

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Media Contact: Rick Coker richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, September 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a hemp plant modified using genetic engineering. Growing Together Research, Inc., modified a hemp plant to reduce tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabichromene (CBC) levels. We reviewed the modified hemp plant to …

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USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission Delegation Arrives in Chile SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 25, 2023 – A U.S. agribusiness delegation arrived in Santiago, Chile, today, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor. The delegation includes representatives from the U.S. food and agriculture sectors and state departments …

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A Guide to Student Loan Repayment and Education Benefits It’s important to know that student loan repayments will resume in October. Whether you’re thinking about loan repayment, financial aid, or scholarships, we can connect you with helpful information. Explore some of our education resources: Simplify Your Finances with Education Loan Consolidation Getting organized and informed …

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Please reference the size charts for the items you order View as Webpage       There is still time to place your pre-order! Each purchase supports our nonprofit fundraising campaign for invertebrate conservation. This whimsical design features a butterfly, bumble bee, dragonfly, and firefly on multiple shirt styles, colors, and sizes. You will look great in …

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FAS Highlights Climate-Smart Ag to South American Visitors Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service hosted a delegation of government and private sector representatives from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay who traveled to the Washington, D.C., area to learn about sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices being implemented in the United States. Please click here …

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NEWS RELEASE As USDA Sees Record Interest in Conservation and Clean Energy Programs, Swift Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act Funding Continues The Department Has Already Invested Significant Resources in Rural America from President Biden’s Historic Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON, DC, September 19, 2023 – On the heels of the first anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation …

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