Navigating the Path to Recovery Dear Subscriber, In the wake of a disaster, the road to recovery can be challenging. We understand each disaster is different and are here to help you find resources based on your needs. Explore our Disaster Relief Category of Benefits: Our Disaster Relief category of benefits can help you access …
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Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, September 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a walnut tree modified using genetic engineering. The University of California Davis modified the walnut to resist crown gall disease. This disease causes galls that can appear on the roots, trunk, and crown …
Contact: APHISpress WASHINGTON, September 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a petunia plant modified using genetic engineering. Light Bio modified the petunia for altered appearance (glowing). We reviewed the modified petunia to determine whether it posed an increased plant pest risk as compared …
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Building Opportunities for Minority Farmers through the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) encourages and helps secure opportunities for minority farmers to gain traction in international trade as well as growing and promoting their business. Last year, FAS started working closely with Arkansas River Rice, the …
FAS Helps Brew Up Business for U.S. Hops Industry American breweries and craft beer have grown in popularity in recent years. And that interest in these refreshing, artisan beverages is hopping from continent-to-continent thanks in part to collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and the U.S. hops industry. Through USDA programs …
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NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations, as Part of Investing in America Agenda WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding $266 million in loans and grants …
Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) will hold its annual Stakeholder Meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. BRS will offer in-person—at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737—and virtual options for attendance. …
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and all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch in Cortez, CO Dear Dennis, Big thanks to all of you who submitted responses to our 2023 Producer Survey. We are beginning to analyze the results and look forward to reporting back on insight and outcomes. In …
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REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for Angola Agribusiness Trade Mission The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small will lead the first-ever U.S. agribusiness trade mission to Luanda, Angola on Nov. 28 – Dec. 1. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications from U.S. exporters who wish to participate in this trade mission. …
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