USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages
26 May 2022, US: In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging
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USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Rico
25 May 2022, Washington: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to
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U.S. Potatoes Return to Mexico
23 May 2022, US: It looks like U.S. potatoes will soon be back on menus and at markets across Mexico! Following
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USDA Announces Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Alabama
20 May 2022, US: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
20 May 2022, US: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions,
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USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
17 May 2022, US: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Alexis Taylor to Serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
14 May 2022, Washington: “Alexis Taylor has dedicated her life to public service. She has not only spent her career
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First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest
11 May 2022, US: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received
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Tender, Tasty Edamame Tough on Pests, Disease
10 May 2022, US: Seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can
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Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on Continued Efforts to Connect Homeowners to Pandemic Relief
07 May 2022, US: The Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Agriculture Tom Vilsack
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