The new assistance program aims to bolster agricultural businesses and overcome financial challenges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans to offer additional financial support to…
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USDA Awards $30 Million for School Nutrition
Action for Health Kids will distribute the subgrants through the Food and Nutrition Service. Action for Healthy Kids will distribute nearly $30 million in subgrants to 264 school…
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Forest Service Announces Grants to Address Wildfire Risks
Tribal communities, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations are eligible for the infrastructure funding. The Department of Agriculture announced that the U.S. Forest Service is…
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Landlords of USDA-Financed Rentals Urged to Disclose Renters’ Rights
President Biden’s administration has outlined a “bill of rights” for renters of federally-funded properties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging landlords of USDA-financed properties to inform…
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USDA Invests in 1890 Land-grant Universities
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund HBCU research and education projects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $33 million to support capacity-building…
Read MoreSenators Query USDA About Chinese Biotech Firm
Senators express concern over competition and data security. A group of senators including Roger Marshall of Kansas, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Marco Rubio of Florida, and Susan Collins…
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USDA Promotes Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Collaborative efforts and public feedback drive progress in USDA’s initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would like individuals involved in urban agriculture, innovative production, and related fields…
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USDA Partners with States to Address Anticompetition in Food Industry
The collaboration will create a framework to support competition in the marketplace. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a partnership with state attorneys general to address…
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USDA Funds Greenhouse Gas Tracking
Secretary Vilsack says the investment will “climate-smart” agriculture. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $300 million is being invested in improving the data collection process for greenhouse…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Forestland Preservation
Secretary Vilsack says forests are “critical to the health of our planet.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated $188 million, as part of President Biden’s Investing…
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