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USDA Provides Additional $502 Million For Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Stands Ready to Combat Additional Detections
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing $502 million under the Animal Health Protection Act to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Constituent Update - June 23, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: FSIS conducted a study with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) laboratories to gather data on not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products purchased at retail stores. Specifically, FSIS was interested in gaining information on the positive rate ofSalmonellain these products and any differences in laboratory methods used.
Putting Flood Resiliency to the Test
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The flooding, triggered by unprecedented rainfall and the rapidly rising Republican River, swept across southwest Nebraska in late May.
NRCS Funds Community Gardens in Philadelphia
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Pennsylvania’s USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces funding awards to four community garden projects within the Philadelphia metropolitan area under the People’s Garden Initiative (PGI).
Grow Your Stewardship
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
While there were many tough decisions for Matt Webber to make upon taking over his family’s poultry and grain operation in 2006, his decision to continue implementing conservation practices through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) wasn’t one of them.
NRCS Texas partners with the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ to grow food with liberty and justice for all
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Story and photos compiled by Dee Ann Littlefield, Public Affairs Specialist, Henrietta, Texas
Wildlife Practices Go 'Hand in Hand' with Soil Health
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Led by fifth generation operator Jon Bakehouse, the family farm may be best known in the area for its innovative soil health practices, but soon it will be home to more tree, shrub and pollinator plantings across the 750-acre farm.
Putting Flood Resiliency to the Test
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The flooding, triggered by unprecedented rainfall and the rapidly rising Republican River, swept across southwest Nebraska in late May.
FSIS Efforts Aimed at Strengthening Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
As announced on June 14, 2023, FSIS is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit suggestions for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721) funding to protect American agriculture and natural resources.
Constituent Update - June 16, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: As announced on June 14, 2023, FSIS is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.
Reminder: Upcoming NACMPI Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will convene a virtual meeting on June 21-22, 2023, from 10-4 p.m. ET.
APHIS Reminds Importers to File APHIS Core Message Set Before Sending Cargo to Plant Inspection Station to Avoid Delays
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reminds brokers, filers, forwarders, carriers, and other members of the importing community that an APHIS Core Message Set for clearance must be filed prior to moving cargo to Plant Inspection Stations (PIS) for inspection.
APHIS Announces Finding of No Significant Impact to Control Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in New Mexico
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decisions for the environmental assessment (EA) to control grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in parts of New Mexico.
APHIS Authorizes Importation of Orchids for Planting from the Republic of Costa Rica
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
APHIS is authorizing the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from the Republic of Costa Rica into the United States, including territories.
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Bidens Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.
Constituent Update - June 9, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
Release: Reminder: Upcoming NACMPI Meeting. The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will convene a virtual meeting on June 21-22, 2023, from 10-4 p.m. ET. Further details and registration for the virtual, public meeting are available on the FSIS website. At the meeting, NACMPI...
Food Safety Is Everyone’s Business
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
Foodborne illness impacts every community around the world and preventing these illnesses is essential to global health.
Regulated Swine Slaughter and Pork Processing Establishments to Control Salmonella
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter.
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Interstate Movement of Fresh Turmeric from Puerto Rico into CONUS for Consumption
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 8, 2023
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the interstate movement of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) for consumption from Puerto Rico into the continental United States (CONUS).