13 Apr 2020

USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (April 13, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

09 Apr 2020

Report Shows 70 Percent of Iowa’s On-Road Diesel Fuel Contains Biodiesel

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (April 9, 2020) — A report released by the Iowa Department of Revenue shows biodiesel-blended fuel represented 69.9 percent of the total reported sales of on-road diesel last year in Iowa. Furthermore, blends of 11–20 percent biodiesel (B11–B20) made up most of those sales.

01 Apr 2020

USDA Engages Public for Input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2020) — To further the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work on the 

01 Apr 2020

EPA Takes Further Action to Assure Availability of Disinfectant Products for Use Against the Novel Coronavirus

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 1, 2020) – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking further action to help ease the production and availability of EPA-registered disinfectants. EPA will temporarily allow manufacturers of certain already-registered EPA disinfectants to obtain certain active ingredients from any source of suppliers without checking with the agency first.

30 Mar 2020

USDA Extends ReConnect Application Deadline to 04/15

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 30, 2020) — Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has extended the deadline for 

26 Mar 2020

New Organic Oversight and Enforcement Report and 2019 Peer Review Report and NOP Response

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (March 26, 2020) — The National Organic Program (NOP) has released an update about our enforcement work: 

24 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s Statement on National Ag Day

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers:

15 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

12 Mar 2020

USDA Extends ReConnect Application Deadline to 03/31

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Today, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced USDA has 

09 Mar 2020

Final Days To Buy Tickets For Chocolate Experience

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2020) — Satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate experience. There is something for every age group to enjoy at this family-friendly event.

Vendors will offer free samples of delicious chocolate creations and also have items for purchase for Easter and Mother's Day.

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