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News Release: WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.

Celebrating World Trade Month

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Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Operational Challenges in Child Nutrition Programs (OCCNP) Surveys on May 8

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives

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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 8

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Cancellation of Export Sales to China

By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023

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Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease

By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023

News Release: CLAY CENTER, Neb., May 9, 2023 -Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.

AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership

By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 - The second day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit kicked off with keynote remarks from His Excellency Engineer Mohammed Alameeri, Assistant Under Secretary, Food Diversity Sector, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab ...

USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These ...

Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Farm to School and Child Nutrition Programming Model in Rialto, California

Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. One of my favorite activities is to see FNS programs in action. Therefore, as often as I can, I try to visit schools that know how to have fun while feeding kids healthy meals. Recently, I had the chance to visit Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) and learn about...

Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 - Special U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry issued an urgent call today for climate action by announcing ways to partner and accelerate investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during the final day of the AIM for Climate Summit, which was held in Washington D.C. May 8-10, 2023.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy will hold a hearing titled “Rural Broadband: Connecting our Communities to the Digital Economy." U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) will chair this hearing.

USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These funding opportunities...

USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These funding opportunities...

Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing to consider the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Stabenow, Thompson, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting

News Release: WASHINGTON - “Today, the four leaders of the Agriculture Committees had a conversation with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack on the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill this year. The Farm Bill is a jobs bill. It is a safety net for farmers and consumers, and it is an investment in our rural ...

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

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Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Prop 12.

USDA's Research Chemist Named Finalist in The Science, Technology and Environment Category For Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal