USDA Extends Public Comment Period on Environmental Documents for D eregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

December 23, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the public comment period on two draft documents involving a petition from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY) seeking deregulation of an American chestnut variety modified for tolerance to chestnut …

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Walnuts Will Knock Your Stockings Off This Holiday Season

Walnuts Will Knock Your Stockings Off This Holiday Season Nothing says winter holiday season quite like walnuts. These incredible tree nuts have been part of winter celebrations for several millennia, their mild and creamy flavor and a soft texture making them a great choice for both sweet and savory holiday dishes. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service …

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U.S. Agencies Forge Partnership to Improve Food Safety Standards Globally

U.S. Agencies Forge Partnership to Improve Food Safety Standards Globally Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are launching the Food Safety for Food Security Partnership, also known as FS4FS. The initiative includes the investment of $15 million …

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APHIS Announces Final Regulatory Status Review Guide

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, December 22, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting its final Regulatory Status Review (RSR) guide. It details the information requirements and process for submitting a RSR request under the revised biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part …

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USDA Announces $1.5 Million for Educational Fellowship Programs in Ghana, Guatemala, and Mexico

USDA Announces $1.5 Million for Educational Fellowship Programs in Ghana, Guatemala, and Mexico Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $1.5 million to Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri to establish school-based programs in Ghana, Guatemala, and Mexico through the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program. …

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From our family to yours, Happy Holidays

View as Webpage Image description: Closeup of a single, dried purple coneflower in focus above a blurred snowy ground. The flower’s seed head is dark brown and the petals are delicate and dried to pale brown. Blue text reads, “Happy Holidays from our family to yours!" Photo by Justin Wheeler. Click here to donate or mail …

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