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Published on April 14, 2022 - 14:51 GMT

Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 Available for Public ...

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 – Overview As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (Dietary Guidelines), the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are releasing …

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Published on April 14, 2022 - 13:48 GMT

USDA Releases Equity Action Plan

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 – Today, in support of Executive Order 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support to Underserved Communities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) made its Equity Action Plan (PDF, 500 KB) publicly available. The …

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Published on April 13, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture Establish New Program to Support Rural Health Care Providers, ...

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of a program under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to expand rural hospitals and providers’ access to COVID-19 vaccines, …

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Published on April 12, 2022 - 22:13 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration, Department of Agriculture Announce Efforts to Enable Energy Independence by Boosting Homegrown ...

Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0078.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 — On Tuesday, April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking …

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Published on April 11, 2022 - 20:00 GMT

Biden Administration Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wildfire Mitigation Investments in Colorado

Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland Receive Joint Operational Wildfire Briefing from agency experts LYONS, Colo., April 11, 2022 – As part of the Biden-Harris Administrations Rural Infrastructure Tour, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $131 …

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Published on April 9, 2022 - 18:44 GMT

Statement from the Office of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0076.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 - Yesterday, after experiencing mild symptoms, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tested positive for COVID. He is fully …

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Published on April 8, 2022 - 15:50 GMT

President Biden’s Budget Invests $2.8 Billion to Support Economies, Outdoor Recreation and Access to Public Lands

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2022 — Today, the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced their proposed Fiscal Year 2023 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support local …

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Published on April 7, 2022 - 14:58 GMT

USDA Announces Intent to Establish Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development for its Equity Commission

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Rural Community Economic Development (RCED) Subcommittee as part of the recently launched Equity Commission. Nominations and applications for …

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Published on April 6, 2022 - 15:45 GMT

USDA Takes Action to Strengthen Pollinator Research Support

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its strengthened commitment to advancing research and programmatic priorities that support pollinator health by soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed …

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Published on April 6, 2022 - 08:56 GMT

USDA Announces April 2022 USDA Tribal Consultation on Barriers and Equity

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the “USDA Tribal Consultations on Barriers/Equity: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps.” This five-day consultation series follows up on the March 2021 consultations …

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Published on April 6, 2022 - 08:56 GMT

U.S., Mexican Agriculture Secretaries Meet to Address Shared Priorities

Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0072.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov MEXICO CITY, April 5, 2022 - United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos …

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Published on March 31, 2022 - 19:35 GMT

USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that ranchers who have approved applications …

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Published on March 29, 2022 - 18:50 GMT

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0069.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Mar. 29, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock (OOL) final rule for organic …

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Published on March 28, 2022 - 21:11 GMT

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

WASHINGTON, Mar. 28, 2022 - The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand on the historic progress our country has made over the last year and …

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Published on March 25, 2022 - 16:05 GMT

USDA Announces More Resources to Increase and Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity

Technical Assistance Now Available to Processors; $23.6 Million Available for Meat, Poultry Readiness Grant program WASHINGTON, March 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing …

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Published on March 21, 2022 - 17:31 GMT

USDA Expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors in Montana

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the State of Montana have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for selected state- …

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Published on March 21, 2022 - 17:31 GMT

USDA Urges Communities, Farmers, Ranchers to be Prepared for Severe Weather

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now to keep their food safe, and for farmers and ranchers to take proactive steps to …

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Published on March 18, 2022 - 01:57 GMT

USDA Announces Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. ...

SEATTLE, March 18, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities. The U.S. Department of …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 17:21 GMT

USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to ...

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 17:21 GMT

USDA Announces Actions on Nutrition Security

Secretary Vilsack to Give Speech Highlighting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Robust Efforts to Tackle Nutrition Insecurity NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 - During a visit to Columbia University and in celebration of National Nutrition Month, Agriculture …

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