Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker@usda.gov WASHINGTON, September 7, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has reviewed a new tomato from Norfolk Plant Sciences. The tomato was modified to alter its color and enhance its nutritional quality. We found the plant is unlikely to pose …
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USDA Accepting Applications for Spain and Portugal Trade Mission
USDA Accepting Applications for Spain and Portugal Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for its first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 29 – Dec. 2. With multiple ports of entry, including Lisbon and Valencia, the Iberian Peninsula …
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USDA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on New Framework for Livestock Disease Indemnity Valuation
Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, September 6, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public comments on a new approach to indemnity valuation and a new indemnity framework. This approach aims to standardize and provide greater consistency …
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September 2, 2022 Benefits for Workers
APHIS Announces New Microbes Q&A and Updated Confirmation Request Guidance
WASHINGTON, September 01, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making available two resources to answer stakeholder questions regarding the revised biotechnology regulations under 7 CFR part 340. The first new resource is Questions & Answers − Working with Microorganisms Developed Using Genetic Engineering Under 7 …
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Statement from FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting
Statement from FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 – USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley issued the following statement today regarding weekly export sales reporting: "As a result of unanticipated difficulties with the launch of the new Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service …
NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Cl ean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia New Infrastructure Will Support a Growing Economy and Provide Clean Watersheds for Thousands of People in Greenbrier County LEWISBURG, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe …
Landowner Liability
Webinar on August 31st Landowner LiabilityThe North Carolina Tree Farm Association, in collaboration with NC State Forestry Department, is hosting a lunch and learn seminar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 on landowner liability. Robert A. Branan, Assistant Extension Professor with Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics will present the legal status and updates …
On the road with A Greener World
Where one journey ends, another begins! View as Webpage Dear Dennis, We hope you enjoyed our recent virtual vacation to visit a number of AGW-certified farms and businesses around the world on AGW’s first Summer Road Trip! It's been a pleasure introducing you to these farms, sharing a glimpse of their part of the world …
Statement from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting
Statement from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 – Today, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service launched a new Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System. This is the system through which U.S. exporters are required, by law, to report any sales transactions entered into with buyers outside …
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