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We've announced program details of this year's free & virtual 2021 Ag Outlook Forum! The Forum will begin with the USDA’s outlook for U.S. commodity markets & trade for 2021 and the U.S. farm income situation. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xAURU
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The United States has many opportunities to contribute to the Trillion Trees Initiative. The One Trillion Trees Interagency Council, co-chaired by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and DOI Secretary David Bernhardt, developed a framework for federal agencies to work with partners to protect, restore, and conserve trees. The framework includes:
• Federal forest management;
• Technical assistance for private landowners
• and State, Tribal, and county governments;
• Public/private partnerships;
• Data and science; and
• International sustainable forest management.
Drawing on Federal expertise in forest science and management, the United States will work with partners to plant trees and protect and sustainably manage forests around the world.
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This month is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are among the unalienable rights enshrined in America’s founding documents. USDA remains committed to United States efforts to end and prevent Trafficking in Persons.
Human trafficking is a horrific assault on human dignity that affects people in the United States and around the world. It tears apart communities, fuels
Our Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program assists approved lenders in providing low- and moderate-income rural households the opportunity to own affordable and safe homes. See if you're eligible & apply today: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-guaranteed-loan-program
Whether silhouetted against the sky on a rocky pinnacle in Alaska or soaring majestically overhead in Florida, the bald eagle is admired as one of nature's most spectacular creatures 🦅
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We just announced the purchase of an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to support American producers and communities affected by COVID-19. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xAXyz
Wishing you a Happy New Year, from your friends and partners at USDA! May 2021 bring you good health, joy and prosperity ❤️
ICYMI: Watch the recording of the virtual release of the new Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 has just been released, read the executive summary in English or in Spanish:
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Today, USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Click here to read the new Guidelines: dietaryguidelines.gov
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Merry Christmas from USDA! May the holiday season fill your home with warmth, joy and love ❤️
🚨 BREAKING: Santa and his reindeer have been issued a permit to enter the U.S. on Christmas Eve, thus ensuring children across the country will wake up Christmas morning filled with joy and spirit of the season - https://go.usa.gov/xAj64
If you are a U.S. fisherman impacted by retaliatory tariffs, you may qualify for funding through the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP). Sign-up through Jan. 15, 2021: https://www.farmers.gov/seafood
Over 118 million Christmas trees were grown on U.S. tree farms in 2019. Learn more about Christmas trees in the U.S. and other horticulture ag stats from the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties: http://nass.usda.gov/go/hort
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xATdx
We've signed an agreement with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration aimed at strengthening our longstanding partnership on space-based assets benefitting life on Earth. Details: https://go.usa.gov/xAYJB
There are over 118 million Christmas trees currently growing on farms in the U.S, all planted by farmers. Thanks to these farmers we get to enjoy the joyful scent and natural beauty in our homes & offices all season long
The top three most popular Christmas tree varieties are the Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and Noble fir which accounted for 71% of all trees sold last year
There are over 2,880 Christmas tree farms in the U.S., with The Beaver State leading the nation🎄
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There are nearly 1,200 potted poinsettia operations in the U.S., who sold over 46 million poinsettias last year - even though the market is only 6 weeks long
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ARS researchers introduce groundbreaking treatment that prevents parasites in sheep, a project supported by U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) https://go.usa.gov/xAqTM
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The deadline to apply for #COVID19 assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is Friday. Never participated in U.S. Department of Agriculture programs before? Download our guide for new customers for a step-by-step look at the application process. https://bit.ly/39SdGsC 📂📂📂
USDA Rural Development has been helping rural Americans navigate the challenges of COVID-19. For many that includes questions about mortgage payments. Check out this video from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the 5 steps to ask for mortgage forbearance due to the Coronavirus.
Has the coronavirus pandemic made it hard for you to pay your mortgage? If you know you won’t be able to make your monthly mortgage payments, contact your mortgage servicer immediately. Here are five simple steps to remember while talking to your servicer. #ProtectYourHouse
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🌿 Поздравляем Линдси Белл из Аризоны, США, с победой на 17-м Международном Юниорском Лесном Конкурсе (International Junior Forest Contest)! Вчера в Москве завершился конкурс, организованный Федеральным Агентством Лесного Хозяйства России, цель которого - формирование у молодежи культуры бережного отношения к природе, повышение экологической грамотности, популяризация лесохозяйственных профессий.
🌲 В этом году он прошел виртуально, и Линдси, которая соревновалась с десятками старшеклассников и студентов из Европы, Азии, Южной и Северной Америки, выиграла со своим исследовательским проектом, исследующим естественную альтернативу жестким удобрениям.
🌳 "Презентации и исследовательские проекты были сделаны очень хорошо, и было здорово видеть молодых людей со всего мира, работающих над позитивными проектами, помогающими поддерживать здоровье, разнообразие и продуктивность лесов в своих странах, а также делиться своими идеями на международной арене", - отметил Брайан Липски, который представлял посольство США в Москве и Лесную Службу США (U.S. Forest Service) в качестве члена виртуального жюри. - Я счастлив, что смог внести свой вклад в долгую и прочную историю сотрудничества между Лесной Службой США и нашими российскими партнерами, такими как Федеральное Агентство Лесного Хозяйства. Крайне важно, чтобы мы продолжали поддерживать друг друга в создании национальных лесов и парков и управлении ими для будущих поколений".
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We’ve debunked 10 common myths about the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.
Do you know #CFAP fact from fiction? Read our blog to find out, and don’t forget to apply by December 11!
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Our new AskUSDA Contact Center program acts as “one front door” for USDA questions, providing an improved and streamlined customer experience 👉 https://go.usa.gov/x7eMX
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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree has arrived in Washington D.C.!
Photo by James Edward Mills of The Joy Trip Project
Join us virtually today for the annual USDA Tree Lighting starting at 2 PM ET 🎄 https://youtu.be/6j-NEjPA7k4
Feral swine have been reported in at least 35 states. Their population is estimated at over 6 million and is rapidly expanding.
Learn how to manage the damage, and stop feral swine https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/wildlifedamage/operational-activities/feral-swine
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On this #FridaysOnTheFarm, visit Alaska, the largest state in the nation, with 375 million acres of land. But who owns all that land? Most of Alaska's land is federal and state owned, and more than 13% is private land owned and managed by Alaska Natives. Those native lands span more than 44 million acres. https://go.usa.gov/x7AvX
We’d like to extend our deepest thanks and gratitude this Thanksgiving to the millions of American farmers, ranchers and farm workers, who work hard to bring us safe and delicious food every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
Meet Jenna and Casey of Seafield Farm, a small family farm located on the seaside of Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. They provide produce to local and regional folks through farmers markets, restaurants and CSAs. Tune in this Saturday, Nov. 28th for Seafield Farm's Takeover on our Instagram Story, as they take you on their day-to-day farm operations and out to a farmers market! #USDAFarmerTakeover
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More than 229 million turkeys are raised annually by 2,500 American turkey farmers, most on family farms in Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas & Indiana 🦃
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Ants, stinkbugs, silverfish oh my! Ask our bug expert Dr. Tracy Leskey about handling insects in your home. Today at 1pm ET!
As of Oct. 11, 61% of the U.S. soybean crop was harvested, way ahead of the 42% five-year average. The corn crop is now 41% harvested, ahead of the 32% five-year average. _ 📸 @_kylehulse #harvest20 #harvest2020 #soybeans #farm #farming #agriculture #dronepals #harvest #rural_love
Awesome shot of the cranberry harvest by the Biegel Family @rootedinred.co. They are a multi-generational cranberry farm growing cranberries for over a century in central and west central Wisconsin
🔊 On this month’s Sonnyside of the Farm, Guy Sorman of City Journal and Secretary Sonny Perdue discuss how global trade and scientific developments have led to increased prosperity for billions of people. Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3jlEH9H Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3jo9cvB SoundCloud 👉 https://bit.ly/36tHHgJ Google Play 👉 https://bit.ly/3cPhQkn YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/PQk5GF4hgGM
Secretary Perdue makes an announcement about USDA’s school meals program as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are several options available for farmers and ranchers to apply for CFAP, but don't delay as the deadline is two weeks away http://ow.ly/JGka50Bc5ro
Happening Today at 2:30 p.m. (EDT)! Join USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for a Facebook broadcast featuring ARS research entomologist Dr. Jay Evans where he will be talking about bees and answering your questions.
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda is an effort to align USDA resources, programs and research to provide farmers with the tools they need to help position American ag as a leader in the effort to meet future global demands. Learn more: https://www.usda.gov/aia
Rice harvest in Texas Wishing everyone a safe and bountiful harvest this year!
🔊 Secretary Sonny Perdue speaks with Denton McLane and Grace Norman to talk about our partnership that sprang up in March between Texas Hunger Initiative and McLane Global - Trading, Logistics and Sales to help feed kids in rural America who have been impacted by school closures due to the Coronavirus. Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/2DIofA9 Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3a1zIXE SoundCloud 👉 https://bit.ly/31svoNk Google Play 👉 https://bit.ly/3gyup4J YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/Nuu3Zpbhnfc
This National Farmers Market Week - shop local and stay safe. Here are just some of the ways farmers markets like Crossroads Community Food Network in Takoma Park, MD are keeping its vendors and customers safe!
Our Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This highlight video shows the program in action across the U.S.
Our USDA Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Coordinator discusses the importance of pollinators. #PollinatorWeek
USDA has distributed more than 20 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did you know that there are 4,000 kinds of bees in the U.S.? Visit www.usda.gov/pollinators for more fun facts. #PollinatorWeek
Using wastewater for irrigation is an important tool for farmers to have because it allows them to have a secure water supply. Learn about the research that focuses on safe reuse of wastewater for irrigation and groundwater recharge. https://bit.ly/3dcEqSD
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program reached 5 million boxes distributed yesterday. Although a momentous milestone, this is only the beginning. With continued support we expect up to 40 million boxes to be delivered by the end of June. #AmericansHelpingAmericans
Happening Today at 1 p.m. (EST)! Join USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for a Facebook broadcast featuring ARS Research Ecologist Dr. Steven Mirsky where he will be sharing valuable information about soil health and addressing your questions.
Save the date! 🗓️ On May 6 at 1 p.m. (EST) join ARS Research Ecologist Dr. Steven Mirsky for a Facebook broadcast where he will be answering your questions about soil health. Send us your questions in advance by posting them in the comments section and then join us right here.
🔊 Secretary Sonny Perdue talks to a producer and a grocer to help paint the picture of the American food supply chain from farm to table, truly from start to finish. These are extremely challenging times, but Secretary Sonny wants to be sure you have the facts and know what’s going on with your food. Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/2KRVEJi Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/2xui14s SoundCloud 👉 https://bit.ly/2VSsEHo Google Play 👉 http://ow.ly/M7F350zu5aX YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/oRjgouHDTys
Scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Lincoln, Nebraska join us via Zoom to update progress on carbon sequestration research https://bit.ly/2VYcQSq
🔊 While practicing social distancing this week, Secretary Sonny Perdue comes to you solo to talk about what USDA is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/2JzTsp1 Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/2UC761g SoundCloud 👉 https://bit.ly/2wQLq8J Google Play 👉 https://bit.ly/2VcrdSX YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/IHEuH4y6tfE
On National Ag Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue challenges the American public to keep our farmers, ranchers and producers on their minds – for all their work to provide us a safe, healthy and abundant food supply, especially during these uncertain times.
To the heroes in the U.S. food supply chain, we salute you.
"Food supply chain is sound, it's stable & there's plenty of food available. To the folks working in grocery stores & driving trucks full of products: Y'all are the heroes in the food supply chain. To our USDA Food Safety team: Thanks for keeping your fellow Americans fed & healthy" - Secretary Sonny Perdue
Dear USDA Family, There comes a time in human events where certain folks are called to step up. As the Coronavirus continues to cause uncertainty, this is our time to step up. Thank you for proving that no matter the circumstance, we can truly "Do Right and Feed Everyone."
🔊 Secretary Sonny Perdue sits with USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Administrator Carmen Rottenberg to explain the science and facts behind the U.S. food system to let consumers all around the world know how safe and delicious our food is. Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3cxQJtu Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/2TFfATI SoundCloud 👉https://bit.ly/32VbDOT Google Play 👉https://bit.ly/39tsafg YouTube 👉https://youtu.be/aoUODWhisC0
Join us Friday, March 13, 2020 for the world premiere of The Sentinels at the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital! This documentary tells the fascinating story of the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership—a collaboration among the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), USDA and U.S. Department of the Interior that works across conventional boundaries to strengthen military readiness, conserve natural resources, and bolster agricultural economies. RSVP today to reserve your free seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-center-stage-films-by-eric-bendick-joe-flannery-tickets-95852018969. To learn more about the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, visit sentinellandscapes.org.
The Long-Term Agroecosystem (LTAR) network composed of 18 locations across the United States are working together to address national and local agricultural priorities and advance the sustainable intensification of U.S. agriculture. Learn more about LTAR research https://go.usa.gov/xdRu8
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