Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture By: Alexis M. Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs American agriculture remains strong. Total U.S. agricultural exports reached $174.9 billion in 2023. American farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners continue to have success abroad as USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service works for U.S. agriculture. Exports are …

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Read the Spring 2024 Issue Online Now! The Spring 2024 issue of AGW's Sustainable Farming magazine is ready to view online. Written for farmers, ranchers, producers and anyone interested in sustainable, high-welfare livestock production, the magazine includes news, opinion and program activities, as well as in-depth technical features and case studies. We hope you enjoy …

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March 15, 2024 A Quick Guide to Food Assistance Programs

USDA Trade Mission Builds New Opportunities for U.S. Agribusinesses in South Korea WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 – Representatives from 49 U.S. companies and organizations will join the U.S. Department of Agriculture agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, South Korea, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor, March 25-28. “Exports of …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing a new importation flexibility for permits in APHIS eFile. In response to stakeholder feedback to simplify and streamline the APHIS BRS permit application process, applicants may now include multiple-origin locations and multiple-destination locations in a single APHIS …

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View as Webpage March 12, 2024       Looking for inspiration? We've certainly found it in the next generation of invertebrate advocates. Meet the students from three schools who are making a difference for conservation, from planting habitat to community art. Some are also raising funds to protect their favorite animals along the way. …

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USDA Identifies 2024 Food for Progress Priority Countries USDA, through its administration of the Food for Progress Program, helps developing countries and emerging democracies modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors. U.S. agricultural commodities donated to recipient countries are sold on the local market and the proceeds are used to support agricultural, economic, or infrastructure development …

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plus the latest news from the AGW family View as Webpage Photo Credit: River and Rail Farms in Hoosick Falls, NY   Dear Dennis, We’ve been following the wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska, and are thinking of the impacted farmers and ranchers. As a reminder for AGW-certified producers, please reach out if severe weather …

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Spring Forward with Energy Savings It’s that time of year again! Twice a year, we adjust our clocks either one hour forward or backward as part of Daylight Savings. On March 10, we’ll once again adjust our time to “spring forward.” But why does the United States, except for Arizona and Hawaii, take part in …

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A Family Brew – Celebrating Mother-Daughter Coffee Farmers on International Women’s Day When people think of farmers or ranchers in rural America, what image comes to mind? It probably isn’t a mother-daughter duo in Hawaii. Lorie and Joan Obra exhibit the essence of women in agriculture. Together, they are continuing the dream of Rusty Obra, …

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