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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

04/25/2023 SOURCE: www.usda.gov

USDA Announces New National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of Manjit K. Misra as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NIFA Director leads the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. Dr. Misra will start his new role on Monday, May 8, 2023.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Equipment/Machinery,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, GMO's, Research,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Beef Cattle, Ranching, Trending News,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Food Security/Shortage,

04/23/2023 SOURCE: apnews.com

'People are suffering': Food stamp woes worsen Alaska hunger

Thousands of Alaskans who depend on government assistance have waited months for food stamp benefits, exacerbating a hunger crisis laid bare by the pandemic, inflation and the remnants of a typhoon. The backlog began last August and is especially concerning for residents in far-flung areas not connected by roads. Food is shipped in by barge or airplane and costs of basic goods are often exorbitant. Around 13% of the state’s roughly 735,000 residents received food stamp benefits in July, before the troubles began. The state is scrambling to fix its slow response and has provided $1.7 million to get emergency relief to the most isolated villages.

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