2023-08-01 19:48
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PULLMAN, Wash., August 1, 2023 — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building that will house scienti… Read More
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2023-08-01 19:24
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Posted by Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small in Equity
Aug 01, 2023
Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture h… Read More
2023-08-01 14:18
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Initiatives
Aug 01, 2023
Virginia native Michael Reese wanted to see the world, meet new people… Read More
2023-08-01 13:35
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Posted by Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services in Equity Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security
Aug 01, 2023
Summer is a beautiful tim… Read More
2023-07-31 16:30
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Community Wildfire Defense Grants made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
PORTLAND, Ore., July 31, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today a… Read More
2023-07-27 14:15
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Posted by Joyce El Kouarti, Communications Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity Initiatives
Jul 27, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Read More
2023-07-26 19:54
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
Samuel Marquez… Read More
2023-07-25 15:03
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is expanding access to health care fo… Read More
2023-07-24 14:27
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Posted by Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service in Health and Safety
Jul 24, 2023
Parents and caregivers should take extra precauti… Read More
2023-07-24 14:23
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WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-gr… Read More
2023-07-21 20:03
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 – Families affected by severe storms in the areas of Johnson, Ludlow, Hardwick, Barre/Berlin/ Montpelier/Northfield, and Chester will soon be able to r… Read More
2023-07-21 17:58
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Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2023 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of investments that will increase market access and revenue streams for producers whi… Read More
2023-07-20 20:07
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Posted by Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security
Jul 20, 2023… Read More
2023-07-20 14:50
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Posted by Melissa Blair, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity Initiatives
Jul 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (U… Read More
2023-07-19 09:01
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Col… Read More
2023-07-18 18:39
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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. S… Read More
2023-07-18 13:24
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Posted by HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, USDA Food and Nutrition Service in Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Nutrition Security Research and Science
Jul… Read More
2023-07-17 17:44
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 – To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the recent flooding in Vermont, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Departme… Read More
2023-07-17 14:39
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WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 — A healthy meal is more than selecting nutritious foods; it also includes safe food handling from the moment it’s being prepared and up until lu… Read More
2023-07-13 17:51
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Posted by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Research and Science
Jul 13, 2023
Treating and recycling used municipal water for irrigation is not a new concept, bu… Read More
2023-07-12 13:48
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, USDA Public Affairs Specialist, and Sandya Kesoju, director for Agriculture Education, Research and Development, Columbia Basin College in Initiatives Res… Read More
2023-07-12 10:21
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WASHINGTON, July 12, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $300 million through President Biden’s… Read More
2023-07-11 17:02
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Washington, July 11, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Dep… Read More
2023-07-10 14:29
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) around the nation as the 2023… Read More
2023-07-07 18:20
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WASHINGTON, July 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established and appointed members to a new Federal Advisory Committee to provide advice and recommendation… Read More
2023-07-07 14:38
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WASHINGTON, July 7, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the financial assistance application process for eligible farmers… Read More
2023-07-06 17:39
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WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually… Read More
2023-06-30 20:44
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding National Wildland Firefighter Day, which takes place on July 2. US… Read More
2023-06-29 18:16
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Inflation Reduction Act injects $350M into Forest Legacy Program in 2023 and 2024
WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $188 million… Read More
2023-06-29 17:39
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Posted by Laura Gallagher, Program Analyst, AMS National Organic Program in Organic
Jun 29, 2023
Valencia College students participate in hands-on learning at McClean Family F… Read More
2023-06-29 12:13
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Des Moines, IA, June 29, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poul… Read More
2023-06-28 19:54
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that… Read More
2023-06-28 17:38
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish a Tribal Advisory Committee and is requesting nominations for membership… Read More
2023-06-27 19:18
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Michigan, June 27, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Michigan to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build more, new, and better… Read More
2023-06-27 14:40
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Posted by Yolande Mitchell, Management Analyst, FSIS, USDA in Health and Safety
Jun 27, 2023
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, family and of course cookouts. Cooki… Read More
2023-06-26 17:20
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Funds Are Being Provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; USDA Awards First Round of Funding to 59 Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. D… Read More
2023-06-23 16:36
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, student… Read More
2023-06-23 12:11
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Press Release
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Contact: USDA PressEmail: [email protected]
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued… Read More
2023-06-22 17:16
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Posted by JoAnn Makinano, Public Affairs Specialist, Southwest Region Food and Nutrition Service in Food and Nutrition
Jun 22, 2023
Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and N… Read More
2023-06-22 17:08
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. Thes… Read More
2023-06-22 15:53
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Posted by Brian Murray, State Director of the Rural Development New York State Office in Rural
Jun 22, 2023
In recognition of Homeownership Month this June, USDA Rural Develo… Read More
2023-06-22 13:16
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity Initiatives
Jun 22, 2023
United States veterans have endured extreme hardships to protect… Read More
2023-06-21 21:29
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Posted by Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission in Equity Initiatives
Jun 21, 2023
Growing up in Beautancus, North Carolina, U.S. Department o… Read More
2023-06-21 18:54
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a memorandum of understanding today str… Read More
2023-06-21 14:18
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fo… Read More
2023-06-21 13:57
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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a $262.5 million investment in institutions of higher education to foster the next generation of d… Read More
2023-06-20 18:34
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Posted by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Research and Science
Jun 20, 2023
After suffering severe winter losses beginning in 2007, the honey bee population is… Read More
2023-06-20 17:55
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam recovering from Super Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023, cou… Read More
2023-06-16 19:56
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 – During the week of June 19 – 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued… Read More
2023-06-16 14:02
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Posted by Aleksey Minchenkov, Communications Director, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service in Farming Technology Trade
Jun 16, 2023
There are many different approaches and prac… Read More
2023-06-16 13:53
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity Initiatives
Jun 16, 2023
Allison Malone grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. When she left her c… Read More
2023-06-15 18:45
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Manchester, NH, June 15, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better marke… Read More
2023-06-14 16:08
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued a joint memo (PDF, 194 KB) to federal agency leaders with wi… Read More
2023-06-14 13:25
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WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of an… Read More
2023-06-13 14:18
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Posted by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Research and Science
Jun 13, 2023
Scientists from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working shoulder-t… Read More
2023-06-12 19:37
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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents… Read More
2023-06-12 14:57
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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed five faculty and staff from tribal colleges and universities and one state land-grant univer… Read More
2023-06-09 17:54
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses o… Read More
2023-06-09 16:07
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the deployment of a tool to assist industry and small disadvantaged entities in identifying… Read More
2023-06-08 14:17
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Posted by Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator, AMS Livestock and Poultry Program in Health and Safety
Jun 08, 2023
As the warm weather approaches, so do days spent outside… Read More
2023-06-08 13:33
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Posted by staff of USDA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in Farming Initiatives
Jun 08, 2023
Uncle Jerry’s Farm, LLC.’s humble begin… Read More
2023-06-07 17:45
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Posted by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Health and Safety Research and Science
Jun 07, 2023
Today is World Food Safety Day, and the U.S. Department of Agricu… Read More
2023-06-07 15:14
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Posted by Maura Drumm, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service in Health and Safety
Jun 07, 2023
Foodborne illness impacts every community around the wo… Read More
2023-06-07 13:27
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Posted by Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius at USDA and Nick Gardner, U.S. Dairy Export Council and Food Industry Codex Coalition in Health and Safety
Jun 07, 2… Read More
2023-06-02 19:40
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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Represen… Read More
2023-06-02 14:32
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Posted by Toby Anekwe, AMS Public Affairs in Farming Organic
Jun 02, 2023
The last few years have seen the U.S. dairy industry weather some storms, including an unprecedented… Read More
2023-06-01 14:02
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Posted by Erika Archie and Eric Beidel, USDA Rural Development Public Affairs Specialists in Rural
Jun 01, 2023
Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vil… Read More
2023-05-31 14:30
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Posted by Farm to School Specialist Allison Bell, Mountain Plains Regional Office, Food and Nutrition Service in Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security
May 31, 2023
Bringing t… Read More
2023-05-30 17:18
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Posted by Cecilia Hernandez, Designated Federal Officer, USDA Equity Commission in Equity Initiatives
May 30, 2023
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander… Read More
2023-05-30 16:00
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Posted by Public Affairs Specialists Maribel Alonso and Jess Ryan, USDA-ARS Office of Communications in Research and Science
May 30, 2023
The U.S. cotton industry contributes… Read More
2023-05-30 15:39
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, Office of Partnership and Public Engagement in Equity Farming
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proud to support successf… Read More
2023-05-25 13:53
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Posted by Mariela Castaneda, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity Initiatives
May 25, 2023
Veteran Tray Middlebrooks grew up in Merritt Island, Florida… Read More
2023-05-24 15:37
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Manhattan, Kan., May 24, 2023 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials… Read More
2023-05-24 15:07
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Posted by Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS, USDA in Health and Safety
May 24, 2023
At your next picnic, let the spotlight shine on your food — not on party… Read More
2023-05-24 13:35
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Posted by Cathy Buhrig, Associate Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Food and Nutrition
May 24, 2023
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pr… Read More
2023-05-23 15:47
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LEXINGTON, KY, May 23, 2023—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal P… Read More
2023-05-23 14:18
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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 – As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray… Read More
2023-05-22 18:14
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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making investments, including from the Bipartisan In… Read More
2023-05-22 15:30
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WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico… Read More
2023-05-22 14:02
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Posted by Aleksey Minchenkov, Communications Director, Foreign Agricultural Service in Climate
May 22, 2023
For more than a decade, USDA’s Climate Hubs has been at the… Read More
2023-05-22 13:34
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Posted by Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist, FNS Midwest Region with Guest Author, Wendi R. Huntley, President and CEO, Connecting Kids to Meals in Food and Nutrition Nutrit… Read More
2023-05-19 18:40
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Posted by Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) in Initiatives
May 19, 2023
May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Herit… Read More
2023-05-19 15:25
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Additional payments on the way for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfire in 2021
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced pla… Read More
2023-05-19 13:46
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agr… Read More
2023-05-18 20:39
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Posted by Matt Browning, Senior Public Affairs Specialist, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture in Research and Science
May 18, 2023
Dr. Aaron Dossey has taken what bega… Read More
2023-05-18 19:52
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Washington, May 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research &a&hell…Read More
2023-05-18 14:08
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Posted by staff of USDA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in Farming Initiatives
May 18, 2023
Renee McDonald, a first-generation sheep producer i… Read More
2023-05-16 12:12
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Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – The Biden… Read More
2023-05-15 17:18
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WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innova… Read More
2023-05-15 17:10
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Posted by Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics & USDA Chief Scientist in Research and Science
May 15, 2023
We are at a pivotal m… Read More
2023-05-15 13:59
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Posted by staff of USDA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in Farming Initiatives
May 15, 2023
It was a great start to National Small Business Mon… Read More
2023-05-12 17:27
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Jackson, Mississippi, May 12, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a stakeholder conversation in Jackson, Mississippi to highlight the U.S. Department of Agricul… Read More
2023-05-11 16:51
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Historic investments from Great American Outdoors Act will create thousands of jobs, improve infrastructure on our federal lands, and safeguard the environment
WASHINGTON, May 11, 20… Read More
2023-05-11 14:03
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Posted by Tracy Farley, Forest Service Office of Communication in Forestry
May 11, 2023
Emergency responders are an interesting lot. As a culture we recognize and value those… Read More
2023-05-10 23:43
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 — Special U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry issued an urgent call today for climate action by announcing ways to partner and acceler… Read More
2023-05-10 15:29
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment… Read More
2023-05-10 13:22
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Posted by Cindy Long, FNS Administrator in Food and Nutrition Nutrition Security
May 10, 2023
One of my favorite activities is to see FNS programs in action. Therefore, as of… Read More
2023-05-09 21:10
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 — The second day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit kicked off with keynote remarks from His Excellency Engineer… Read More
2023-05-09 13:56
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Posted by Scott Elliott, ARS Office of Communications in Research and Science
May 09, 2023
Americans love their shrimp. No matter how you eat them, by pounds consumed, the po… Read More
2023-05-08 14:12
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Posted by Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development Under Secretary in Rural
May 08, 2023
Water has always shaped where we plant our communities and how they grow. If you… Read More
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