Contact:Richard.S.Coker APHIS Reopens Public Comment Period for Proposed Additional Exemptions From 7 CFR Part 340 WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will reopen the comment period on a proposal published on November 14, 2023, for five additional exemptions for plants with modifications that …

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and all the news from AGW and friends View as Webpage Photo Credit: Design inspired by AGW-certified farms. Illustration by Bosco Leung.   Dear Dennis, Season’s Greetings! While this is our last farmer update for the year, we are already gearing up for an exciting year ahead and look forward to welcoming even more sustainable, …

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Here at Xerces we are up for the challenge View as Webpage December 13, 2023     The Biggest Job in the World     Insects and other invertebrates such as snails and spiders are a stunning 96 percent of known animal species. This staggering abundance is precisely why our founder, Robert Michael Pyle, called …

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REMINDER: USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea U.S. Exporters Can Now Apply to Participate in South Korea Trade Mission WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Alexis Taylor, will lead the agribusiness trade mission to Seoul, …

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NEWS RELEASE 200 USDA-Funded Projects Create Economic Opportunity in Underserved Rural and Native American Communities WINTERHAVEN, Calif., Dec. 11, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced more than 200 projects to improve infrastructure, housing and economic conditions for underserved rural and Native American communities. These projects …

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December 8, 2023 Housing Loans: Which One is Right for You?

At White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Fulfills Long-Standing Tribal Requests to Strengthen Food Sovereignty and Expand Indigenous Roles in Forest Management Department Announces Grants and Key Progress in Meat Processing for Indigenous Animals, Expanded Forest Management Tribal Partnerships, Tribal Bison Conservation Efforts, and Tribal Advisory Committee Appointments WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 – U.S. Department …

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USDA to Host a Webinar to Provide Details on the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service will provide an overview of the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) during a webinar this Thursday, December 7, at 3 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide information on RAPP’s regional focus, the application process, and …

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NEWS RELEASE USDA and EPA Strengthen Partnership to Improve Access to Modern and Affordable Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a …

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