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Published on May 1, 2023 - 17:26 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $36M to Improve Roads, Trails, Water Quality as part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing investments of more than $36 million in nearly 100 projects to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests and grasslands nationwide. The …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 18:21 GMT

Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Emergency Fuel Waivers for E15 Sales

Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0095.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 - “The Biden-Harris Administration has been the most supportive in our history for homegrown, renewable biofuels, which …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 17:55 GMT

USDA Announces $45 Million Funding Opportunity to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 15:12 GMT

USDA Kicks-off Effort to Expand Market Opportunities for Climate-Smart Commodities and Learn from Pilot Projects

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort. Project partners are …

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Published on April 26, 2023 - 15:51 GMT

House Republican Proposals Hurt Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 — Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt rural communities, raise costs for hardworking families, and set back economic growth. And …

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Published on April 25, 2023 - 15:55 GMT

USDA Proposes Declaring Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released today a proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when they exceed a very …

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Published on April 24, 2023 - 20:16 GMT

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Arkansas Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Arkansas residents in three counties (Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski), recovering from the impacts of tornadoes and severe storms beginning March 31, 2023, could be …

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Published on April 24, 2023 - 13:23 GMT

USDA Announces New National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads the agency’s work in advancing …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

USDA Highlights Critical Role of Agricultural R&D at G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists

VARANASI, India, April 20, 2023 – USDA’s Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young led the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists (G20 MACS) in India this week where leaders from around the world convened to discuss critical global …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 12:40 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Steps for Climate Resilience and Forest Conservation

At President Biden’s Direction, USDA and Interior Release Inventory of Mature and Old-Growth Forests, Set Reforestation Targets for Federal Lands WASHINGTON, April 20, 2023 – Today, in anticipation of the upcoming Earth Day celebrations, the U.S. …

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Published on April 19, 2023 - 20:05 GMT

USDA Invests Over $46M in Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has funded farmer-driven grants and grassroots …

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Published on April 19, 2023 - 18:38 GMT

USDA Announces Funding Availability to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Options for Underserved Producers and Tribal Communities

Up to $125 million through two grant programs will increase choices for producers, including new capacity for indigenous meat processing to support tribal food systems WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced …

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Published on April 14, 2023 - 13:43 GMT

Fact Sheet: USDA Continues Partner Engagement to Mitigate Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza for 2023 Season

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2023 — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues efforts on many fronts to mitigate the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States. This pervasive virus is carried in wild, …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 16:26 GMT

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income California residents in seven counties (Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne) recovering from the impact of severe storms, …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 16:26 GMT

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Mississippi Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Mississippi residents in six counties (Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, and Sharkey) due to the impact of severe storms, straight-line winds, …

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 21:23 GMT

USDA Announces Ranking as “Most Improved” Agency in the 2022 Best Place to Work Rankings

USDA receives high response rate in 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results Washington, DC, April 12, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it has received the recognition for being “Most Improved” for very large …

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 15:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration announces historic funding to expand access to trees and green spaces in disadvantaged urban ...

More than $1 billion from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will increase urban tree cover, boost equitable access to nature, and tackle the climate crisis Newark, N.J., April 12, 2023 – Today the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the …

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Published on April 11, 2023 - 21:14 GMT

Food Help on the Way for Arkansas Households Hit by Tornadoes and Severe Storms

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 – Approximately 7,000 families in Cross and Pulaski County affected by recent tornadoes and severe storms will soon be able to receive food packages containing nutritious, high-quality foods that are 100% grown and produced on …

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Published on April 7, 2023 - 16:06 GMT

USDA, SBA, and FDIC Partner to Foster Economic Growth for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Ranchers in Southern States

Federal Partners Offer Free “Path to Prosperity” Regional Workshops to Help Participants Access Capital and Contract Opportunities Washington, D.C., April 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the Small Business …

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Published on April 6, 2023 - 17:55 GMT

USDA Awards Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health and Nutrient Management

AMES, Iowa, April 6, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA …

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