The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $480 million to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and strengthen global food security through its two premier international food assistance programs, McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress. These programs rely on and support American farmers, ranchers, and producers, who generously share their bounty with the world, and …
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Announces a Trade Mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, to Advance America First Trade Policy WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia, scheduled for February 2–5, 2026. U.S. exporters interested in exploring trade opportunities in …
USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering To Resist Certain Pests
APHIS is deregulating Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (Bayer) MON 95379 corn. USDA Deregulates Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering To Resist Certain Pests WASHINGTON, September 26, 2025—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is deregulating Bayer U.S.-Crop Science (Bayer) MON 95379 corn. This corn was developed using genetic engineering to resist …
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Stakeholder Notice: USDA Purchases 417,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Grown Commodities for America First International Food Assistance Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $480 million to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous and strengthen global food security through its two premier international food assistance programs, McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress. These programs rely on and support American farmers, ranchers, and producers, who generously share their bounty with the world, and …
USDA Trade Mission Expands on Agricultural Exports to Taiwan
WASHINGTON, September 24, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will lead a trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, to expand trade opportunities for U.S. companies and boost U.S. agricultural exports. The mission takes place from September 29 to October 1 and includes 39 agribusinesses, trade organizations, and representatives from three state departments of agriculture working …
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Protecting Pollinators from Urban Pesticides
September 24, 2025| View as Webpage Opportunities abound in cities, towns, and campuses to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Many outdoor spaces—from parks and school grounds to roadsides and business campuses—can provide valuable pollinator habitat. Along with new habitat, pollinators need protection from pesticides. Thoughtful pest management efforts work …
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USDA Invests $8.3 Million to Address Trade Barriers and Expand Market Access for Specialty Crops
USDA Invests $8.3 Million to Address Trade Barriers and Expand Market Access for Specialty Crops FY 2025 Trade Promotion Programs open market access for American producers WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients address trade barriers and expand …
U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Suppo rt U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters
U.S. Department of Agriculture Reveals Three-Point Plan to Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, and Exporters Approach is designed to rapidly respond to new opportunities created by President Donald J. Trump’s reciprocal trade deals WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2025 –Last week, Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA To Hold Listening Sessions on Rural and Federal Veterinary Workforces
NEWS RELEASE USDA To Hold Listening Sessions on Rural and Federal Veterinary Workforces (Washington, D.C., September 23, 2025) – On August 28, 2025, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, a bold strategy to increase the number of rural food animal veterinarians across the U.S. and to bolster the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s …
Upcoming supply chain summit, grant opportunities and new blog post
plus the latest from the AGW family of producers eView as Webpage Dear Dennis, This week, we’re sharing two grant opportunities, a new blog post, as well as an upcoming virtual summit highlighting AGW’s insights on sustainability certifications and using them to communicate value to your customers. Thank you for reading, and please be in …
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