Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Federal Announcements

EPA, FDA and USDA Issues Updates to the Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

May 8, 2024 | Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Bioeconomy, Biotechnology

In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have developed a plan to update, streamline and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.

USDA Outlines Vision to Strengthen the American Bioeconomy Through a More Resilient Biomass Supply Chain

March 14, 2024 | Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Bioeconomy, Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a plan that will boost biomass supply chain resiliency for domestic biobased product manufacturing, while also advancing environmental sustainability and market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $43 Million Investment to Advance Innovation in Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies through Investing in America Agenda

June 9, 2023 | Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Clean Energy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses of wood, including as a construction material in commercial buildings, as an energy source, and in manufacturing and processing input for wood products used in framing homes, making paper products and more.

Manufacturing USA

Agencies:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Education (ED), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Labor (DOL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Science Foundation (NSF)

Topics:
Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, COVID-19, Cybersecurity, Industrial Commons, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Technology, Workforce

Manufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future. Key initiatives include Future Manufacturing Supply Chains Manufacturing, Manufacturing Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership, Covid 19 Manufacturing Recovery, and Clean Energy Manufacturing.

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USDA Rural Development Business Programs

Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Topics:
Business Operations, Technology, Workforce

Business Programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate business creation and growth. The programs work through partnerships with public and private community based organizations and financial institutions to provide financial assistance, business development, and technical assistance to rural businesses. These programs help to provide capital, equipment, space, job training, and entrepreneurial skills that can help to start and/or grow a business. Business Programs also support the creation and preservation of quality jobs in rural areas.

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Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Federal Announcements

EPA, FDA and USDA Issues Updates to the Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

USDA Outlines Vision to Strengthen the American Bioeconomy Through a More Resilient Biomass Supply Chain

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $43 Million Investment to Advance Innovation in Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies through Investing in America Agenda

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Manufacturing USA

USDA Rural Development Business Programs

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