USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea

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, South …

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Webinar, grant opportunities and new issue of Sustainable Farming

plus all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Creekside Farm in Athens, OH   Dear Dennis, Sincerest thanks to all of you who donated to AGW’s Relief Fund for Farmers on Giving Tuesday. This important initiative provides emergency support to farmers affected by natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate …

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Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Recognizing International Day of Persons with Disabilities On Sunday, December 3, we recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is a day for everyone to acknowledge and understand the challenges faced by those with physical or mental disabilities. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States live with some form of disability, making …

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USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Contact: Richard.S.Coker WASHINGTON, November 30, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.’s (Pioneer) DP23211 corn. This corn was developed using genetic engineering to resist corn rootworm and tolerate glufosinate herbicides. After a thorough review, we concluded that DP23211 corn is unlikely …

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ICYMI: USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Regional Agricultural Promotion Program

USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Regional Agricultural Promotion Program was designed to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the first tranche of funding under the U.S. Department of …

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Thank you for protecting vulnerable species this Giving Tuesday, and all year round

View as Webpage       Here at Xerces Society we are grateful for your support this Giving Tuesday, and all year round! Thank you for helping us protect vulnerable species, like the western ridged mussel.         Xerces is a donor supported non-profit organization. Your tax-deductible donation today will help grow and …

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Where the Wild Rice Grows: USDA Celebrates Indigenous Agriculture, Businesses, and Peoples

Where the Wild Rice Grows: USDA Celebrates Indigenous Agriculture, Businesses, and Peoples Agriculture is a key component of Native peoples’ culture and heritage. Today more and more Tribal nations are looking to establish and expand access to global markets. For example, Minnesota's Red Lake, Inc. – wholly-owned by the Red Lake Nation – has begun …

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Where the Wild Rice Grows: USDA Celebrates Indigenous Agriculture, Businesses, and Peoples

Where the Wild Rice Grows: USDA Celebrates Indigenous Agriculture, Businesses, and Peoples Agriculture is a key component of Native peoples’ culture and heritage. Today more and more Tribal nations are looking to establish and expand access to global markets. For example, Minnesota's Red Lake, Inc. – wholly-owned by the Red Lake Nation – has begun …

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Vulnerable Invertebrates Need Your Generosity this Giving Tuesday

They give us so much, we want to return the favor View as Webpage November 28, 2023     Vulnerable Invertebrates Need Your Generosity this Giving Tuesday! Today is Giving Tuesday! It’s a special day reserved for acts of generosity, celebrated every year around the world.  As a donor-supported nonprofit, Xerces relies on donor generosity …

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Join Us in Supporting Farmers on Giving Tuesday

Your gift can make a difference for farmers in need View as Webpage   Dear Dennis, This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of farmers that face a complex landscape of climate change, inflation, and other unprecedented challenges. Times are very difficult for many in …

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