#department-of-agriculture — Public Fediverse posts

Filipino scientists developed this biofertilizer. The problem was scaling it.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/science/filipino-scientists-developed-biofertilizer-problem-commercialization/

SNAP Benefits Update: Thousands Get Major Food Option Boost

A new temporary waiver has been approved for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients, which will expand food options. The change, passed by the Hawaii Department of Human Services and approved by the U…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #departmentofagriculture #foodprices #hawaii #SNAP #snapbenefits #socialsecurity
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2604926/snap-benefits-update-thousands-get-major-food-option-boost/

SNAP Benefits Update: Thousands Get Major Food Option Boost https://www.diningandcooking.com/2604926/snap-benefits-update-thousands-get-major-food-option-boost/ #DepartmentOfAgriculture #food #FoodPrices #hawaii #SNAP #SnapBenefits #SocialSecurity

USDA Trade Mission In The Philippines Set From April 13 To 16

In a serious effort to ramp up agricultural exports to the Philippines, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission in the country from April 13 to 26, 2026 and the delegation will be composed of several American agribusinesses farmers and trade groups, according to a news article by Farms.com.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article from Farms.com. Some parts in boldface…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13 to 16, 2026. The goal is to expand export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.

This mission follows a major trade agreement reached in July last year, which created new pathways for U.S. agricultural products in the Philippines market. The delegation will be led by Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering and will include 58 agribusinesses, trade groups, and representatives from state agriculture departments.

Participating states include Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Companies such as American Egg Board, American Peanut Council, California Milk Advisory Board, Potatoes USA, U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and U.S. Meat Export Federation are part of the mission. Other businesses like Foodlinx, BNutty Peanut Butter, Global Export Marketing Co., Wonderful Citrus, and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council will also attend.

The Philippines is an important market for U.S. agriculture. It ranks as the tenth-largest buyer of U.S. farm and food products, with average annual imports of $3.4 billion over the past five years. Its growing population of 118 million and rising middle class make it a strong market for future growth.

During the visit, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will organize meetings, market briefings, and site visits. These activities will connect U.S. exporters directly with Filipino buyers and strengthen business relationships.

“USDA is committed to getting American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses better access to strong markets and fair opportunities abroad,” said Deputy Undersecretary Bekkering. “Since the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, this mission will connect U.S. exporters directly with reliable buyers, strengthen our trade relationship, and help keep American agriculture globally competitive.”  

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think American agriculture is set to grow with exporting goods worldwide under the leadership of US President Donald Trump over the next three years? Do you think Filipinos will continue to consume even more American agricultural goods?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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State steps in after exporters miss billions in UK trade savings https://www.diningandcooking.com/2484237/state-steps-in-after-exporters-miss-billions-in-uk-trade-savings/ #AgriculturalTradeForum #BritishHighCommission #DepartmentOfAgriculture #DepartmentOfTrade #IndustryAndCompetition #NatashaStotesbury #SACUMUK #SACUMUKEconomicPartnershipAgreement #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanWine #UKTrade #Wine #WineFromSouthAfrica #WineOfSouthAfrica

Trump suspends SNAP benefits in Minnesota, claiming fraud.
#snap
#departmentofagriculture
#minnesota
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-officials-suspend-snap-for-thousands-in-minnesota-what-to-know-11339665

Lawmakers push to reimburse food stamp benefits lost to theft https://www.diningandcooking.com/2441990/lawmakers-push-to-reimburse-food-stamp-benefits-lost-to-theft/ #agriculture #Alabama #Appropriations #budget #california #congress #ContinuingResolution #democrats #DepartmentOfAgriculture #Families #FarmBill #FederalBureauOfInvestigations #food #GraceMeng #holiday #house #Iowa #Maryland #massachusetts #NewJersey #NewYork #Oklahoma #pennsylvania #Policy #republicans #SNAP #TaxpayerAdvocacyPanel #technology #virginia

Housing order for all poultry and captive birds comes into effect today – The Journal

Housing order for all poultry and captive birds comes into effect today  The JournalHousing order for all poultry amid…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #birdflu #DepartmentofAgriculture #IE #Ireland #MINISTERHEYDON
https://www.newsbeep.com/241134/

How SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans could be saved during the shutdown

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/snap-benefits-contingency-funds

USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on trans people, immigrants amid shutdown

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/usda-scapegoating-amid-snap-benefits-expiring

#Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of #FoodAid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the #DepartmentOfAgriculture that detail the millions of pounds of #food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cuts.
The administration cut $500 million of aid to #US #foodbanks earlier this year, which amounts to 94 million pounds in 4,300 deliveries
https://projects.propublica.org/trump-food-cuts/

EU injects €15 million to transform South African wine industry

CAPE TOWN – The European Union has committed €15 million (approximately R 311 million) to drive inclusive growth in South Afr…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #SouthAfricanWine #departmentofagriculture #EU-SADCEconomicPartnership #europeanunion #RicoBasson #southafrica #SouthAfricaWine #Wine #WinefromSouthAfrica #WineofSouthAfrica
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2319686/eu-injects-e15-million-to-transform-south-african-wine-industry/

EU injects €15 million to transform South African wine industry https://www.diningandcooking.com/2319686/eu-injects-e15-million-to-transform-south-african-wine-industry/ #DepartmentOfAgriculture #EUSADCEconomicPartnership #EuropeanUnion #RicoBasson #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaWine #SouthAfricanWine #Wine #WineFromSouthAfrica #WineOfSouthAfrica

This is a crazy story. Department of Agriculture is asking employees to volunteer to fill critical positions that were left vacant after mass firings.
The department is still planning to reduce staff and cannot guarantee that any staff that comply will not be fired.
#departmentofagriculture
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/07/usda-asks-employees-transfer-critical-vacancies-suggests-more-cuts-coming/406763/

GONE! Because you don't want to give away taxpayer MONEY to build #CommunitySpace and #EmergencyShelters, do we?!!

Press Release from #USDA

USDA Rural Development Awards $2 Million to Town of Hollis for New Town Hall and Community Center

Sep 18, 2024 - "U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson today announced a Community Facilities grant of $2M for the Town of Hollis. The York County town will use the grant towards the construction of a new town hall and community center."

https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-rural-development-awards-2-million-town-hollis-new-municipal-building
#Censorship #DepartmentOfAgriculture #USDA #Grants

"Are you reading about the growing risk of avian flu? At risk, or just paying attention? Or a farmer? Too bad. Because they don’t care who leaves—even if they are the scientists and veterinarians and Department of Agriculture employees tracking and triaging avian flu as we speak."

#Trump #Musk #FederalWorkers #PoliticsofChaos #healthcare #research #MedicalResearch #CDC #BirdFlu #AvianFlu #pandemics #DepartmentofAgriculture
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#Transphobic #DressCode Prompted #Turmoil in #Texas #DepartmentOfAgriculture, #Emails Show

The Texas agency’s #policy may be ripe for a #lawsuit.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-transphobic-dress-code-emails/

#Trump is considering putting #SidMiller in charge of the #DepartmentOfAgriculture despite his long history of incendiary statements, including but not limited to: Calling #HillaryClinton a c--t during the #2016election campaign; lamenting that #TexasRepublicans who won #elections this year "slipped the noose" by defeating primary challenges; and standing by supporter #TedNugent after he labeled former #PresidentObama a "subhuman mongrel."

#RepublicansAreTheProblem

https://www.rawstory.com/sid-miller-2667756791-2667756791

#Texas #agriculture #commissioner makes #Texas #DepartmentofAgriculture a #hostileworkplace under #TitleVII as he issues #Transphobic #dresscode for #employees.

The #Transphobic policy comes as #LGBTQ+ #advocates are fighting a #Genocide pushed by #hateful #RepublicanParty politicians across the country.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQIA #Texas #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate
https://19thnews.org/2023/04/texas-agriculture-commissioner-issues-anti-transgender-dress-code-for-employees/

#Texas #DepartmentOfAgriculture institutes #transphobic #dresscode.

An April 17 #memorandum from #AgCommissioner #SidMiller states that the Department welcomes “#Westernwear” but requires #employees to dress according to “#biologicalgender.”

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQIA #Texas #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate
https://www.texasobserver.org/sid-miller-department-agriculture-dress-code-transgender/