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U.S. antitrust investigation into fertilizer producers and potential effects in Canada

The source describes a United States Department of Justice antitrust investigation into major commercial fertilizer producers, including Nutrien, Mosaic, CF Industries, Koch and Yara, over possible an...

Implementation- Ongoing

Temporary Jones Act Waiver for Domestic Maritime Transport in the United States

Regulatory and administrative framework issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security and implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on March 17, 2026. The measure temporari...

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US expands Venezuela sanctions waivers to boost fertiliser exports and electricity investment

Article about the expansion of U.S. sanctions waivers toward Venezuela to facilitate fertilizer and petrochemical exports as well as investments in the electricity and energy sectors.

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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses which negatively affect agri...

Specialty Crop Multi-State Program

The Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP), administered by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, supports collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. or U.S. terri...

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Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariff with Respect to Certain Agricultural Products

Executive Order of the United States modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs applied to certain agricultural products. The measure excludes selected products from the reciprocal tariff, effective fo...

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Reflections from the Road in Pennsylvania: Charting the Path Forward with Urban Agriculture and the Next Generation

This informational article recounts the experience at the Northeast Regional Equity Convention, organized by the USDA and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, focused on urban agriculture and f...

U.S. withdrawal from the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its withdrawal from and termination of the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, under Section XI.B of t...

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USDA Hosts Meeting to Highlight Programs and Resources to Support Youth and Communities

The USDA-organized event brought together youth and students from various regions of the United States to present programs and resources for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as professional dev...

National Ag Day Celebration at USDA Headquarters: Youth Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture

During the National Ag Day celebration at USDA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., youth leaders from organizations such as the National FFA, National 4-H, Agriculture Future of America, and the Nationa...

(EN) Guía nacional sobre el agua (Estados Unidos de América)

The National Water Program Guide outlines how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, tribes, states, territories, and nongovernmental partners will work together to protect and improve the quality ...

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At the White House Tribal Youth Forum, USDA Announces New Investments in Tribal Students and Higher Education

The statement announces new USDA investments to strengthen higher education and career opportunities for Native American youth in the United States. It highlights the allocation of $5 million in schol...