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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USDA Invests in Equity for Farmers and Ranchers
Secretary Vilsack says the Increasing Land Access Program will ”keep agriculture thriving.“ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 50 potential award projects to receive…
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USDA Invests in Future Rapid Response to Bird Flu
Prevention tactics supported after a recent outbreak caused a record number of deaths in poultry industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $502 million investment into…
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USDA Approves Lab-Grown Chicken Meat
FDA already authorized products as safe to consume. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has given the approval for a meat product grown directly…
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USDA Launches Procurement Forecast to Boost Competition
The tool supports access to opportunities for small businesses to contract with the department. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new tool designed to assist…
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USDA Announces Authorization of D-SNAP to Guam
Low-income residents impacted by Typhoon Mawar are eligible for relief. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam affected by Super Typhoon Mawar may…
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USDA Launches Tribal Fellowship Program
Terra Preta do Indio intended to strengthen collaboration with Tribal colleges and universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has initiated the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship…
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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
The department affirms its commitment to protecting pollinators and their habitats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week from June 19 to 25 highlighting…
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USDA Announces Grants for Wood Innovation Programs
The department selected 123 projects from across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released $43 million for the Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants,…
Read MoreFederal Budget Passage Signals SNAP Program Changes
Federal farm legislation renews food subsidy reform debates. The recently passed federal budget expands work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government’s food security…
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