The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-08
Meet Mari Gomez—Public Servant at USDA & Leader in Her Community
When I sat down to speak with Mari Gomez, Chief of Staff at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), my first question was, “tell me about your career journey, including any roles you had before... Read more
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2024-05-08
EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
- In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Environmental... Read more
2024-05-07
USDA Supports Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders with Site Visit
Guam is often called “where America’s day begins” as the sun rises 14 hours earlier than the nation’s capital. USDA Program Coordinator Lihan Wei recently traveled to Guam and the Commonwealth of the... Read more
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2024-05-07
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations from... Read more
2024-05-07
USDA Announces $22 Million to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers through the 2501 Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $22.3 million available to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities... Read more
2024-05-06
Shining a Spotlight on USDA Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Employees
The first full week of May is Public Service Recognition Week—a time to honor the dedicated people who serve our country every day. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home... Read more
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2024-05-03
USDA Announces 28 Host Organizations to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders, as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 28 organizations to host members of USDA’s Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC), an effort that will train the next generation of conservation and... Read more
2024-05-02
U.S. Paves Way for UN to Declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
Today, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, the UN General Assembly declared 2026... Read more
2024-05-02
USDA Celebrates President Biden’s 105,919-acre Expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Biden as he signs a proclamation expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Read more
2024-05-01
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Jeremy Adamson was promoted to Chief of Staff for Research,... Read more
2024-04-30
Agriculture is a Way of Life for This 1890 Scholar
Leigh Adams grew up in Houston, Texas, where agriculture and the outdoors were a way of life for her. “When I wasn’t at school, I was in the country tending to the ranch, fishing, baling hay or... Read more
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2024-04-30
Discover Agriculture in the Northwest Region
Natural beauty, vibrant cities and diverse ecosystems make up USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Northwest Region, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. With its... Read more
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