News Release: USDA Upgrades Rural Housing Programs

Modernization Initiative Will Lower Burdens on Borrowers and Lenders, Improve Service, Speed Access to Credit and Strengthen Oversight News Release USDA Upgrades Rural Housing Programs Modernization Initiative Will Lower Burdens on Borrowers and Lenders, Improve Service, Speed Access to Credit and Strengthen Oversight U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20250 http://www.usda.gov

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NEWS RELEASE – USDA Announces $2 Million Investment in Seafood Processing Facilities for Wild-Caught Invasive Catfish

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA Announces $2 Million Investment in Seafood Processing Facilities for Wild-Caught Invasive Catfish (Washington, D.C., March 18, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Programs Administrator J.R. Claeys today announced that seafood processors in Maryland and Illinois will receive a total …

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STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – Notice of Funding Opportunity for three U.S. agricultur e market promotion trips  

STAKEHOLDER NOTICE – Notice of Funding Opportunity for three U.S. agriculture market promotion trips  The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced on March 16, 2026, the availability of three $115,000 NOFOs that create opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers to increase exports to Uzbekistan and Armenia through U.S.-based agricultural marketing tours. USDA invites eligible applicants to apply to its three …

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Expo West recap, Grant Opportunity, New Blog + Farm-to-Farm Sales

plus the latest news from AGW eView as Webpage Panel discussion at Expo West hosted by A Greener World Dear Dennis, AGW attended Expo West 2026 in Anaheim, CA last week to highlight the work of our certified farmers, ranchers and brands. Throughout the event, we met buyers looking for certified products, brands interested in …

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APHIS Invites Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning March 6, 2026, the public will have 30 days to review and comment on the petition. APHIS Invites Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering Washington, D.C., March 5, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites the public to comment on a …

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You Can Help Bring Back the Pollinators

    February 25, 2026 | View as Webpage       You too can help Bring Back the Pollinators! 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 and shelter, avoiding pesticides, and spreading the word. With these core …

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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Three Petitions to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning February 18, 2026, the public will have 60 days to review and comment on the petition. USDA Seeks Public Comment on Three Petitions to Deregulate Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering Contact: aphispress Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on three petitions …

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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Insect Resistant Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Beginning February 18, 2026, the public will have 60 days to review and comment on the petition. USDA Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Insect Resistant Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering Contact: APHISPress Washington, D.C., February 17, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites public comment on a …

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