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USDA: USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
Authorized in 2018 Farm Bill, Committee will advise Secretary of Agriculture on tribal and Indian affairs.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
USDA plans to invest $500 million to increase availability of domestic biofuels through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
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USDA: USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations
Additional funding required to address elevated food and labor costs affecting school meal programs into 2023-2024.
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USDA: Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Retaliatory Tariffs on Agricultural Products
India to remove retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture products. Market opportunities restored and expanded for U.S. farmers.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
Projects to enhance land, capital, market access for underserved farmers, funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
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USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA Advance Exploration, Science
They will work together on activities related to agricultural and Earth science research, technology, agricultural management
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Inaugural “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program”
National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) “NextGen” program will support over 20,000 future food and agricultural leaders.
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USDA: USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas
USDA offers D-SNAP eligibility for Guam residents affected by Super Typhoon Mawar since May 22, 2023. Around 29,000 households could qualify.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced investments of $320 million to strengthen food supply chains in 19 U.S. states.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation
The Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Interior (DOI) released a joint memo outlining their vision for wildland fire management in 2023
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USDA: USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
The USDA is implementing measures to reinforce the validation of animal-raising claims such as “grass-fed” and “free-range.”
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
$714 million in grants and loans to provide high-speed internet to rural residents, farmers, and business owners in 19 states.
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USDA: USDA Announces Tool to Assist Small Businesses and Individuals in Identifying Procurement Opportunities
The tool is by the USDA’s Office of Contracting and Procurement and Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $43 Million Investment to Advance Innovation in Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies through Investing in America Agenda
The funding is for Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants, which promote innovation in wood products.
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USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new senior staff appointments in Washington, D.C., including two former Representatives.
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USDA: USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
NBAF will replace the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York, a biosafety level-3 facility that is over 68 years old.
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USDA: USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building
The new FAPRU facility, expected by 2026, will include around 52,600 sq. ft. of office, research labs, collaborative areas, and greenhouses.
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USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Watershed Infrastructure to Help Communities Recover from, Prepare for Natural Disasters as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Projects involve streambank stabilization, flood prevention, and watershed restoration and are part of a larger $925 million investment
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USDA: USDA to Bring New Jobs and Improved Infrastructure to Rural Partners Network Communities
USDA assistance for rural communities in eight states, Puerto Rico, aiming to address immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth.
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USDA: USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events
USDA Secretary Vilsack plans to distribute $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP)