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Guidelines, strategies, regulations, resolutions and agreements, at the international, regional, national and subnational levels that configure the actions of the State.

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USDA 12 Billion Dollar Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture defended a 12 billion dollar farm subsidy package as a necessary measure to support producers amid a deteriorating farm economy, low prices, financial losses and tra...

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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...

Farmers First: Small Family Farms Policy Agenda

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released Farmers First: Small Family Farms Policy Agenda, a policy agenda aimed at improving the viability and long-term sustainability of small family farms. The ag...

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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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National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States 2...

The National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases and Advance Public Health Preparedness in the United States 2025-2029 establishes a federal structure to facilitate multisectoral and tra...

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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...

Expanding Access to Organic Dairy Products in U.S. Educational Institutions

This document presents the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot initiative to expand access to organic dairy products in schools, universities, and youth programs. The strategy, coordi...

USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment exceeding $15 million to strengthen agriculture-related higher education programs at Hispanic-serving Institutions nationwide. The ini...