USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial Chickens in Arkansas

Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, October 7, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Madison County, Arkansas. Samples from the flock were tested and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary …

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USDA and HACU Partner to Create Immersive Agricultural Trade Learning Experience

USDA and HACU Partner to Create Immersive Agricultural Trade Learning Experience Contact: press-fas@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 – .USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel B. Whitley and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio R. Flores announce a cooperative partnership to provide students from minority-serving institutions an opportunity to solve …

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APHIS Completes Final Environmental Assessment for First Seven States Affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has completed a final Environmental Assessment (EA), “Emergency Response for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Seven States” and a Decision and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the EA. An Emergency Declaration was made per 7 CFR 372.10(b) for USDA …

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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in New Mexico

Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, October 6, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Samples from the flock were tested and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary …

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NEWS RELEASE: USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans

NEWS RELEASE USDA Partners with Local Groups to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Department partners again with Native Community Development Financial Institutions through Relending Program on Tribal Land WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced today the Department is providing $4 million …

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NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invites Application s for Grants Under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program

NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invites Applications for Grants Under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program Grants Will Increase Innovative, American-Made Fertilizer Production, Spur Competition and Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is inviting U.S. farmers and agricultural …

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APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Agrivida, Inc. Corn and Toolgen, Inc. Potato

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, September 30, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting two Regulatory Status Review (RSR) responses under the revised biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part 340. APHIS reviewed a modified corn plant from Agrivida, Inc. The corn was …

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