The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is pleased to announce the completion of another resource to help developers navigate the APHIS BRS permit process more efficiently. Today, as part of our ongoing work to further clarify and streamline our biotechnology regulations to support Executive …
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November 5, 2024 | View as Webpage Election day in the U.S. can come with a big dose of anxiety for many of us. If you've already cast your vote and are looking for a break from the coverage, we invite you to relax with our latest podcast about the …
New issue of Sustainable Farming and Labeling Assistance grants
plus the latest news from the AGW farmer network View as Webpage Photo Credit: North 44 Farm in Bend, OR Dear Dennis, We continue to think of the farming communities in the Southeast recovering and rebuilding after recent hurricanes. For those who may need it, hurricane assistance resources we have shared recently can be …
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NEWS RELEASE: USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Milli on to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. News Release USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Million to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country As Part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities WASHINGTON, Nov. …
Export Impact
Export Impact with Under Secretary Taylor Strengthening U.S Agriculture Through Strategic Partnership and Global Engagements Welcome back to “Export Impact.” In this post, we further explore the impactful work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service. Building on the positive feedback from our inaugural post, we are excited to dive deeper into …
USDA Launches Food for Opportunity Program
USDA Launches Food for Opportunity Program New Biden-Harris Administration Program to Promote the Use of Non-Traditional Commodities in Food Assistance Programs DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Food for Opportunity Program, or FFO, designed to expand opportunities for non-traditional U.S. commodities to qualify for various international …
NEWS RELEASE – Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Streng then American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs MANITOWOC, Wis., Oct. 30, 2024 – During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris …
News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Acc ess to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
News Release Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today …
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparator: GreenLab, Inc., modified corn to produce an enzyme that degrades cellulose and for herbicide resistance to glufosinate. Ohalo …
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NEWS RELEASE – Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean, More Affordable Energy for Seven Ru ral Electric Cooperatives from South Carolina to Colorado as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean, More Affordable Energy for Seven Rural Electric Cooperatives from South Carolina to Colorado as Part of Investing in America Agenda More Than $3 Billion in Clean Energy Financing Will Help Lower Energy Costs and Reduce Pollution for …
North Carolina Small Farm Association 