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New FARM AI Act to expand AI research, training at USDA
Davis introduces House companion to Budd's Senate FARM AI bill that would integration of AI in agriculture through research and training.
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Applications for $221M in USDA Helene aid extended to June 12
The block grant covers the 39 counties with presidential or secretarial disaster declarations related to Hurricane Helene damage. It targets losses to farm infrastructure, perennial crop production, poultry and aquaculture operations, commodities, select value-added products, and timber.
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State lawmakers advance food aid bill, back agriculture research
North Carolina has 18 research stations, six of which are under the umbrella of North Carolina State University, with the remaining 12 being owned and operated by NCDA&CS.
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Troxler: Disaster aid keeps farmers afloat after Helene
NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler told the House Ag Committee that while Helene recovery could take years, state disaster relief funding has been a lifesaver for farmers.
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Raleigh to become home of USDA research hub
As part of the USDA's decentralization, the department's research division will be moving to Raleigh.
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$221M from USDA Helene timber relief program available April 20
“While we know TLRP funding will not make these landowners financially whole, we are hopeful it will help with recovery from what was an unprecedented storm.” — Steve Troxler, NC Agriculture Commissioner
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Applications for USDA’s $221M in Helene aid opens March 30
Disaster assistance will only cover losses from Hurricane Helene that any other USDA programs have not covered.
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Voluntary ‘Product of USA’ label announced by USDA
The “Product of USA” label became effective on Jan. 1 and is exclusively for meat, poultry, and egg products born, raised, harvested, and processed in the United States.
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USDA launches online portal tracking foreign-owned land
“The online portal will allow us to obtain verifiable information about foreign interests in American agricultural land and protect the security of our farmers,” said secretary of agriculture Brooke Rollins
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Trump announces $12 billion bailout for farmers
Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion bailout for American farmers on Dec. 8, as Trump’s tariff policies have significantly impacted the agriculture industry, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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USDA releases second round of disaster funding to farmers
Applications for Phase 2 of disaster relief funding for farmers will soon open.
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Deputy Secretary Vaden highlights Raleigh as new USDA workforce hub
“What attracted us to Raleigh is the same thing that attracts you to this area of the country: You have a lower cost of living,” said Vaden.
