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USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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...
Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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.
Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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.
Farm to School and Child Nutrition Programming Model in Rialto, California
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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...
Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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.
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 8
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two 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
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Operational Challenges in Child Nutrition Programs (OCCNP) Surveys on May 8
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Celebrating World Trade Month
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
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.
USDA-ARS Research Entomologist Named Finalist in the Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, May 8, 2023-Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored today as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an Emerging Leader for her pioneering work designing...
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 8 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA, Colorado Introduce Additional Conservation Practice to Address Regional Drought Concerns
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: DENVER, Colo., May 8, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are continuing and strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use...
Media Advisory: USDA, Colorado Leaders to Highlight New Partnership to Reduce Water Use, Protect Water Quality
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: DENVER, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use and protecting water...
Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection for the National School Lunch Program discussed on May 8 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production?.