Saltier Groundwater Does Long Lasting Damage to Almonds, But Less Than Previously Feared
27 January 2022, California: When salty groundwater is used to irrigate almond orchards, production can be significantly reduced and the damage to
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USDA Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country
27 January 2022, US: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced that USDA is investing $1 billion
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USDA publishes 2020 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary
25 January 2022, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2020 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary
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NASS conducts new surveys and makes strides to reduce barriers and enhance equity in accessing vital agricultural data
22 January 2022, Washington: As a new year kicks off, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reflects
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security
21 January 2022, Washington: Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments to promote food and nutrition
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USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
20 January 2022, Washington: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint seven U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Create More and Better Markets
19 January 2022, Washington: Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments of the Department
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
18 January 2022, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in
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Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
15 January 2022, Washington: “As we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are
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USDA to Invest up to $225 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation on Agricultural and Forest Land
14 January 2022, Washington: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced up to $225 million in available funding for conservation
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