The state is permitted to ship meat nationally. This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement with the State…
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USDA Invests $250 Million Into Fertilizer Production
Attempting to address shortages created by global demand and Russian invasion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will be making $250 million in grants available…
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USDA Shares Nutrition Security Report
Secretary Vilsack speaks about the report at Columbia University. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Actions on Nutrition Security. Secretary…
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FEMA Accepting Applicants for Wildfire Commission
New group will recommend strategies for wildfire federal policy. The Interior, Agriculture, and Homeland Security Departments announced that the new Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission is now…
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Secretary Vilsack Announces Investment in Watershed Infrastructure
First-round from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports over 100 projects Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that $166.5 million is available to invest in watershed infrastructure and flood…
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USDA Announces Enhancements to Food Supply Chain
$215 in funding seeks to improve resiliency and increase competition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that it had approved $215 million in funding to help…
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USDA Extends Deadline for ReConnect Program Funding
Applications will be taken through March 9. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension of the application deadline for its ReConnect Program. The program provides loans and…
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$50 Million in Grants Awarded to Support Seafood Industry
USDA awards funding to twenty-four states and the territory of American Samoa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week the investment of $50 million under the Seafood…
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USDA Announces New Equity Commission
Created to address class and racial inequality within department. The Department of Agriculture announced last week that 15 members have been appointed to the newly formed Equity Commission…
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USDA Secretary Selects Advisory Committee Members
12 members were chosen who specialize in urban agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced s week ago that 12 members have been selected to serve on the U.S.…
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