All posts tagged "USDA"

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  Puerto Rico Farmers Association requests unused USDA funds for dairies

  Nearly 100 days after Hurricane Maria, 60% of dairy farms running with generator, tripling costs

  • Posted December 28, 2017
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  USDA helps communities restore water systems damaged by hurricane

  Combined grants total $1 million for small, rural utilities

  • Posted December 4, 2017
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  USDA provides over $10M to help Caribbean farmers recover after hurricanes

  Natural Resources Conservation Service issuing waivers to receive payment and begin work before contract approval

  • Posted November 21, 2017
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  Puerto Rico resident commissioner sends personnel to expedite Irma claims

  Towns with damage estimates over $90,000 may be declared disaster areas

  • Posted September 8, 2017
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  USDA Seeks Applications to Help Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers, Rural Business Owners

  Cooperatives that serve socially disadvantaged groups eligible

  • Posted June 13, 2017
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  Vilsack leaving USDA early, no Trump replacement named

  It is the only Cabinet position Trump has not moved to fill

  • Posted January 13, 2017
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  Raising a child costs more than $233K

  A baby born this year is likely to cost even more

  • Posted January 9, 2017
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  US Congress’ budget patch averts national farm loan crisis

  WICHITA, Kan. – U.S. farmers drained all available government agricultural loan money this past fiscal year to get through one of the worst agricultural downturns in recent years, but no one who qualifies for a farm loan...

  • Posted December 27, 2016
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  ‘Best If Used By’ Labels Will Reduce Food Waste, USDA Says

  PORTLAND, Maine – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says food sellers who use product dating labels should switch to the phrase “Best If Used By” to help reduce confusion and food waste. Consumers are less likely to...

  • Posted December 16, 2016
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  USDA Awards $45M in Grants to help Agricultural Producers, Rural Businesses Develop Products

  SAN JUAN – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that USDA is providing more than $45 million to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses and entrepreneurs develop new product lines. The USDA is investing in 326 projects...

  • Posted November 4, 2016