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Constituent Update - August 11, 2023
Release: FSIS will no longer require the condemnation of poultry carcasses affected with one or more forms of the avian leukosis complex. After carefully considering public comments, FSIS is finalizing the 2022 proposed rule, with no additional changes, to treat avian leukosis as a trimmable condition.
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Rye the Right Crop for “Nabbing” Nitrates, Capturing Carbon and Generating Bioenergy
News Release: Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don't stop there.
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Export Sales to China
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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Secretaries Vilsack and Haaland Applaud President Biden’s Designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2023 - Today, President Biden established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona, an area considered sacred by many Tribal Nations in the Southwest and renowned for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific and historic resources and broad recreation opportunities.
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From Sky to Soil: Young Agricultural Leaders Nourish FAS Satellite Data with Grassroots Truth
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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Export Sales to China and Mexico
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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USDA to Begin Issuing Cost-Share Payments for the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is beginning to issue cost-share assistance payments through the Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program (EGSFP) for approved and funded applications that have met the requirements for partial or final payment. FSA...
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USDA Invests Nearly $30 Million to Boost School Nutrition in 264 Small & Rural Communities through Partnership with Action for Healthy Kids
News Release: WASHINGTON, August 7, 2023 - As part of a cooperative agreement to develop and implement the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, Action for Healthy Kids today announced that it is awarding nearly $30 million in subgrants to 264 school districts across 44 states and the District of Columbia, reaching students in some of our nation’s highest need schools. These funds are being provided by USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service.
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FSIS Updates for Small Plants
Release: Information for small and very small establishments.
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USDA Research Center in Stuttgart Commemorates 25 Years of Contributions to the Rice Industry
News Release: STUTTGART, Ark., Aug. 2, 2023 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC) held an open house today to commemorate 25 years of research accomplishments and scientific breakthroughs in rice research.
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USDA Partners with Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to Strengthen America’s Rural Workforce
News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Rural Development Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is partnering with the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement to strengthen the nation’s rural workforce.
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USDA, Washington State University Break Ground on New State-of-the-Art Agricultural Research Facility
News Release: PULLMAN, Wash., Aug. 1, 2023 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building that will house scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Washington State University (WSU).
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USDA, Washington State University Break Ground on New State-of-the-Art Agricultural Research Facility
News Release: PULLMAN, Wash., Aug. 1, 2023 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building that will house scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Washington State University (WSU).
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FNCS Supports Food Sovereignty of Tribal Nations
Release: By Stacy Dean, FNCS Deputy Under Secretary.
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WISHH and FAS Work Together to Ensure Food Security Around the Globe
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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USDA Announces August 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2023, which are effective Aug. 1, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. and Laverne Lettinga
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an administrative complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. (Lake Odessa) and its owner, Laverne Lettinga (Lettinga) of Lake Odessa, Mich., on July 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Farm Bill 101: Growing Urban Agriculture
News Release: What is Urban Agriculture?. * Urban agriculture includes the farms, food systems, and green spaces in cities and suburban communities around the country. * From community gardens to rooftop farms and farmers markets, urban agriculture creates economic opportunity, promotes local food systems, encourages ...
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Scientists Made A Healthy Crop Healthier
News Release: Scientists Made A Healthy Crop Healthier.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Round of Investments in Wildfire Protection through Community Wildfire Defense Grants
News Release: Community Wildfire Defense Grants made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda