USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agri-Trade Mission to Japan Contact: <a href="mailto:press-fas WASHINGTON, May 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead the upcoming agricultural trade mission to Japan, June 5-8. The delegation includes a robust representation of the U.S. agriculture sector, …
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and the latest from AGW View as Webpage Photo credit: Gretta's Goats in Pecatonica, IL Dear Dennis, I hope this finds you well and not too wet or dry. Please note our offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday, and we will be back and ready …
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May 26, 2023 Resources for Service Members and their Families
View as Webpage May 24, 2023 Do you No Mow May? Thanks to this growing movement from Britain, each spring we see a blossoming of conversation in news outlets and communities across America discussing what it means to have a bee-friendly home garden. At Xerces, we're fortunate to witness the myriad ways …
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: USDA PRESS Email: press USDA to Bring New Jobs and Improved Infrastructure to Rural Partners Network Communities More Than Two Million People to Benefit from Economic Growth WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is helping rural communities across eight states and …
USDA Climate Hubs Go Global Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the forefront of supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Last week, the department significantly boosted its efforts globally, by launching the International Climate Hub. The new hub builds …
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments on a proposed revision to the currently approved information collection in support of the Export Sales Reporting program. Specifically, FAS requests public comments regarding whether the collection of the proposed …
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USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a dashboard that demonstrates the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade. Millions of tons of grain are shipped through these international waters each year, making the Black …
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PRESS RELEASE Contact: USDA Press Email: press Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration …
and the latest from AGW View as Webpage Photo credit: Alluvial Farms in Everson, WA Dear Dennis, This week, we’ve got some resources for you—the new issue of Sustainable Farming magazine, and reminders about all the information available to you on Farm Health Online and the Farm-to-Farm Sales advertising service for certified producers. Hoping your …
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