FAS Administrator Whitley to Lead Philippines Trade Mission WASHINGTON, July 13, 2022 – Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley will lead a delegation of representatives from 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations to Manila, Philippines, July 18-21 for a U.S. Department of Agriculture-sponsored trade mission. The Philippines is the eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, …

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Fourteen New Agricultural Officers Sworn into Foreign Service WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service. The diplomats begin their careers as agricultural attachés at U.S. …

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Contacts: APHISpress WASHINGTON, [July 8, 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 Carson City, Nevada. Samples from the flock were tested at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in …

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July 8, 2022 Becoming a Foster Parent

Stakeholder Announcement USDA Rural Development Build America, Buy America Waiver Posted On November 15, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA"), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act ("the Act"). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52. The Act strengthens Made in …

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Crossing the Pond to Expand U.S. Agricultural Exports Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh led a USDA trade mission to the United Kingdom June 22-24, joined by leaders from U.S. businesses, farm organizations, and state government agencies who worked together to open doors, strengthen relationships, and expand export opportunities for American food and agricultural products. …

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Contact: Sharla.M.Jennings In response to requests, stakeholders will have an additional 30 days to share their thoughts on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) strategic plan to guide the agency’s work over the next 5 years. Comments must be received by July 31, 2022. APHIS appreciates insights …

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Habitat signs available in Xerces Gift Center View as Webpage June 26, 2022 Today is the last day of Pollinator Week 2022! Although pollinator conservation is a big task, it all begins with each of us adopting four simple steps: growing pollinator-friendly flowers, providing nest sites, avoiding pesticides, and spreading the word. With these core …

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View as Webpage June 24, 2022 From grassroots action to national policy, we're celebrating wins for pollinators. There’s nothing quite like seeing hard work pay off. Earlier this month, we shared the good news of a legal victory in California that allows bumble bees and other invertebrates to be protected under the California Endangered Species …

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June 24, 2022 Get Ahead with Head Start