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Vermont NRCS FY23 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding grant opened on March 28.

Notice published on March 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed...

Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay discussed on March 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations discussed on March 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi

News Release: WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25.

Information Collection: Special Use Administration discussed on March 28 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Federal Seed Act Labeling and Enforcement; Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection on March 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Seeks Nominees to Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers

News Release: WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. This committee recommends solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers, and is part of USDA’s commitment to advance equity for all, especially for farmers and producers in underserved communities. The Committee is administered by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE).

USDA-ARS Joins WCR Global Coffee Breeding Network, Adds Access to New Germplasm

News Release: Hilo, Hawaii, March 28, 2023-USDA's Agricultural Research Service has joined Innovea Global Coffee Breeding Network coordinated by World Coffee Research (WCR), which will offer the Agency broader opportunities to develop more climate resilient coffee varieties with resistance to pests and diseases.

USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 29, 2023

USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk

By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 29, 2023

USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk

USDA Announces $15.8 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

USDA Announces $15.8 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

USDA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Enhancements of Animal Disease Traceability Regulations

USDA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Enhancements of Animal Disease Traceability Regulations

APHIS Announces Draft Modified Microorganisms Guide Available for Public Comment [open for comment through May 22, 2023]

APHIS Announces Draft Modified Microorganisms Guide Available for Public Comment [open for comment through May 22, 2023]

USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule

USDA Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule

Federal Order for U.S. Imports of Host Materials of Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta)

Federal Order for U.S. Imports of Host Materials of Tomato Leafminer (Phthorimaea absoluta)

APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in New Mexico

APHIS Seeks Public Comment on the Draft Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Environmental Assessment in New Mexico

APHIS Amends Regulations for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) User Fees in Response to Court Order

APHIS Amends Regulations for Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) User Fees in Response to Court Order

Representatives Named to Advisory Board for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services Program