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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Promotions

29 May 2024

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Crestina Martinez has been appointed Colorado State Director for Rural Development

USDA Publishes Request for Information to Support Next Steps in Implementing the Growing Climate Solutions Act

28 May 2024

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information from the public on protocols that may be considered for inclusion in a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program, the main program of the Growing Climate Solutions Act.

Updates on H5N1 Beef Safety Studies

24 May 2024

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Projects to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses

23 May 2024

CASCO, Wis., May 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers.

USDA Expands Support for Producers to Stop the Spread of H5N1 in Dairy Cattle

23 May 2024

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 -- Since the detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle in March, USDA has worked swiftly and diligently to assess the prevalence of the virus in U.S. dairy herds and to use the latest scientific data to learn about the virus and to quickly contain the disease event. As part of this multifaceted approach, on May 10, USDA announced s...