The funding will boost training, outreach, and technical assistance for underserved and veteran owners and operators across 27 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a total of…
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Climate Envoy Announces $4 Million for Kenya Support
He made the announcement at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced a $4 million investment to support migrants impacted by climate…
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Group of Representatives Opposed to EATS Act for Farm Bill
They say that the proposed legislation is federal overreach and would overrule multiple state laws regulating food safety. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania and and…
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USDA Provides Additional Support to Farm Loan Borrowers
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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Land Sales Around Air Force Base Under Review
CFIUS and USAF investigate an investment firm’s purchases of land over the past 5 years. The U.S. Air Force and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United…
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Michigan Residents Stop CCP from Buying Farmland
U.S. representative commends the move as protecting national security. Residents in a rural Michigan town in Green Charter Township succeeded in their effort to stop the purchase of…
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Interior Allocates Funding to Expand Western Water Storage
Secretary Haaland announces the investment of $152 million which is expected to add 1.7 million acre-feet of storage capacity. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $152 million…
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House Committee Members Seek to Protect SNAP Funding
Some members write to the House speaker regarding the food program that is part of the farm bill. Certain members of the House Agriculture Committee wrote to Speaker…
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President Creates New Role to Address Anti-Competitive Practices
The role will work with the National Economic Council to curb monopolies to protect small businesses. President Joe Biden created a new position in the National Economic Council…
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DOE Invests $45 Million into Domestic Solar Manufacturing
The funding supports the pilot manufacturing of solar components. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the investment of $45 million into the pilot manufacturing of solar panel components…
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