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	Guidelines for Quality of Information \|
		USDA agencies and offices will review the quality (including objectivity, utility, and integrity) of information before it is disseminated to ensure that it complies with the standards set forth in these Guidelines.
		USDA agencies and offices will strive to ensure that the information they disseminate is substantively accurate, reliable, and unbiased and presented in an accurate, clear, complete, and unbiased manner.
		USDA agencies and offices will ensure that disseminated information is accessible to all persons pursuant to the requirements of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
	www.ocio.usda.gov /qi_guide/index.html (458 words)

	PECAD Online - Home
		The USDA September estimate for Brazilian soybean area is 22.0 million hectares, down nearly 0.9 million or 4 percent from last year.
		The increase is attributed to better yields than last year in Kenya's northern grain basket and an increase in national corn area to 1.750 million hectares due chiefly to high local prices for the past two years and good rains at the start of the season.
		The USDA August estimate for 2005/06 Russia wheat production is 47.0 million tons, unchanged from last month and up 1.7 million from last year.
	www.pecad.fas.usda.gov (1026 words)

	USDA, Farm Service Agency - Disaster Assistance - 2003 Non-fat Dry Milk Livestock Feed Assistance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		On April 8, 2003, Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture would provide surplus USDA stocks of non-fat dry milk to livestock producers in areas hardest hit by continuing drought.
		Veneman said the 2003 Non-fat Dry Milk Livestock Feed Assistance would provide timely relief for livestock producers in areas hit hardest by drought by making available surplus stocks of non-fat dry milk (NDM information), that was not intended for nor destined for human consumption.
		USDA entered into agreements with state and tribal governments to coordinate the movement of the non-fat dry milk to eligible producers.
	disaster.fsa.usda.gov /ndm.htm (420 words)

	USDA Agricultural Research Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
		To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326–W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250–9410 or call (202) 720–5964 (voice and TDD).
		USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
	www.ars.usda.gov /nodisc.html (109 words)

	USDA Service Center Common Computing Environment
		A goal of USDA Service Center modernization is to provide a Common Computing Environment (CCE) for Farm Service Agency, Rural Development, and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel in Service Centers.
		The Government may monitor and audit usage of this system, and all persons are hereby notified that use of this system constitutes consent to such monitoring and auditing.
		To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).
	www.sci.usda.gov (240 words)

	Gypsy Moth in North America
		The USDA, State and local governments also jointly participate in programs to locate and eradicate new gypsy moth populations in currently uninfested areas.
		In 1992, the USDA Forest Service began a pilot program to test the feasibility of slowing the spread (STS) of the gypsy moth in North America.
		This work is funded by the USDA Forest Service, the USDA Agricultural Research Service, the USDA Cooperative State Research Service, the USDA Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service, and numerous state and private Universities.
	www.fs.fed.us /ne/morgantown/4557/gmoth (726 words)

	USDA Economics and Statistics System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The USDA's Economic Research Service provides economic analysis on efficiency, efficacy, and equity issues related to agriculture, food, the environment, and rural development to improve public and private decision making.
		The WAOB coordinates the USDA's commodity forecasting program; monitors global weather and analyzes its impact on agriculture; and coordinates USDA's weather, climate and remote sensing work.
		The USDA Economics and Statistics System participates in AgNIC, a consortium of USDA agencies, land grant libraries and other organizations committed to distributing agricultural and related information to the public.
	usda.mannlib.cornell.edu (298 words)

	USDA Promotes the Eating of Horse & Goat Meat
		Goats and horses are two of the food-animal species under mandatory USDA inspection.
		Information and publications can be downloaded from USDA's Home Page on the Internet at http://www.usda.gov/fsis or received by fax by calling (202) 690-3754 or 3755, or toll-free at 1 (800) 238-8281.
		The media may call Bessie Berry, Manager, USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, at (202) 720-5604.
	www.igha.org /USDA.html (1793 words)

	APHIS \| Hot Issues
		USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import and Export: Protocol for The Importation of Cattle or Bison for Feeding from Canada PDF
		USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import and Export: Protocol for the Importation of Cattle, Bison, Sheep and Goats for Immediate Slaughter from Canada PDF
		USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import and Export: Protocol for the Importation of Sheep and Goats for Feeding from Canada PDF
	www.aphis.usda.gov /lpa/issues/bse/bse.html (849 words)

	CNPP Homepage
		USDA Food Plans (July '05 Cost) (AK and HI 1st Half '05)
		Center staff help to define and coordinate nutrition education policy within USDA and to translate nutrition research into information and materials for consumers, policymakers, and professionals in health, education, industry, and media.
		The Center is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.
	www.cnpp.usda.gov (180 words)

	Natural Resources Conservation Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		USDA and USDI Sign Partnership Agreement Regarding Water Conservation
		NRCS and the Bureau of Reclamation entered into a five-year memorandum of understanding to accomplish efficient use and long-term sustainability of available water supplies for agricultural production, fish and wildlife protection, recreation and other beneficial uses.
		USDA Awards $12.6 Million for Biomass Research and Development
	www.mw.nrcs.usda.gov (108 words)

	opclibra
		One of USDA's greatest responsibilities is the overseeing of America's nutrition.
		The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a key element in which USDA exercises that responsibility in nurturing and protecting the most vulnerable of our people.
		USDA is committed to building stronger, more vibrant rural communities.
	www.usda.gov /oc/photo/opclibra.htm (553 words)

	USDA Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people.
		The USDA Forest Service is conducting a "web survey," delivered via Javascript, to better understand who our website visitors are, what sorts of information they are seeking, and to see how well we are currently satisfying their needs.
		The USDA Forest Service has had Incident Management Teams in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida assisting with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita disaster response since late August 2005.
		Interagency incident command teams are composed of employees from the USDA Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
	www.fs.fed.us (892 words)

	United States Department of Agriculture - SD Farm Service Agency Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The USDA Minority Farm Register is a tool to promote equal access to USDA farm program and services for minority farmland owners, farmers, ranchers, tenants, and other individuals with an agricultural interest.
		Contact the USDA Office of Outreach at 1-800-880-4183 or the Farm Service Agency, Office of Minority and Socially Disadvantaged Farmer Assistance at 1-866-538-2610 or TTY 1-866-480-2824 between 8:00 a.m.
		The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
	www.fsa.usda.gov /sd/sd.htm (408 words)

	USDA to Hold Briefings on Available USDA Programs
		WASHINGTON, February 6, 2003 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold the sixth in its series of informational briefings Feb. 24 in Pasco, Wash., to acquaint farmers, ranchers and other constituents with a wide array of agency services and to highlight changes and new provisions in the 2002 Farm Bill.
		(registration and continental breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m.) The session, organized by the USDA Office of Outreach and hosted by Risk Management Agency, will provide presentations on a broad array of topics including conservation programs, insurance and drought relief programs, food and nutrition programs and rural utilities, rural business and rural housing programs.
		Unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on this service are strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-474) and the National Information Infrastructure Protection Act.
	www.rma.usda.gov /news/pr/2003/02/206farmbillbriefings.html (344 words)

	South Africa Corn Area at Low Levels
		As of January 12, 2004, USDA forecasts South Africa’s 2003/04 corn production at 8.0 million tons, down 0.9 million from last month, and down 1.7 million from last year’s crop.
		Corn area for both commercial and developing sectors is forecast at 3.1 million hectares, down 200,000 hectares from last month and down 550,000 hectares from last year.
		USDA’s current yield estimate of 2.58 tons per hectare is slightly below the 5-year average due to reduced potential yields caused by dry weather conditions in December and January.
	www.fas.usda.gov /pecad/highlights/2004/01/safrica (906 words)

	Home
		USDA is providing recommendations in advance of the storm, which is predicted to impact the east coast of Florida and possibly other states in the Southeastern U.S. Tropical Storm Ophelia: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency (Sep 7, 2005)
		USDA is providing recommendations in advance of Tropical Storm Ophelia which is predicted to impact the east coast of Florida and possibly other states along the Eastern seaboard.
		Information for disaster cleanup, agency resources, recovery, consumers, the National Finance Center (NFC) and for USDA personnel in the affected areas.
	www.fsis.usda.gov (321 words)

	USDA Rural Development Home Page
		Among the awards was a grant of nearly $500,000 to the Oklahoma-based National Rural Water Association and a loan and grant totaling over $660,000 for a new water system in Ellis County.
		Agriculture Secretary Johanns said USDA has deployed personnel and resources to help federal, state and local authorities prepare for Hurricane Rita.
		Agriculture Secretary Johanns announced the selection of 150 applicants to receive almost $21 million in USDA Rural Development grant assistance for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in 32 States.
	www.rurdev.usda.gov (564 words)

	NUTRIENT DATA LABORATORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		USDA Compiling Food Composition Data for 110 Years
		USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18
		USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 is now available.
	www.nal.usda.gov /fnic/foodcomp (90 words)

	Plant Profile for Caltha palustris (yellow marsh marigold) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Northeast National Technical Center, Chester, PA. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute.
		The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.
		To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD).
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=CAPA5 (346 words)

	USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)
		Johanns reports on his nationwide listening tour and how it is influencing his view of future farm policy.
		A joint project with USDA, NASA and the Univ. of Maryland.
		FAS Worldwide is an online magazine from USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service.
	www.fas.usda.gov (241 words)

	USDA to Hold Briefings on Available USDA Programs
		"These meetings are an important part of our ongoing implementation of the 2002 Farm Bill and commitment to reach as many people as possible about USDA programs," said Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman.
		"We are committed to reaching out to the full spectrum of USDA customers, including under-served customers, minorities and women, to ensure they benefit from USDA programs and services," said Assistant Secretary for Administration Lou Gallegos.
		For information about the briefings, please visit USDA's Farm Bill website at: http://www.usda.gov, or call 202-720-6350 or toll free 1-800-880-4183.
	www.rma.usda.gov /news/2003/02/206farmbillbriefings.html (344 words)

	Roadless Area Conservation
		Committee to assist the Secretary with the implementation of the State Petitions for Inventoried Roadless Area Management Rule.
		USDA Forest Service Provides Financial Assistance to State of Colorado for Protecting Roadless Areas
		Access data that was used in the preparation of the Final Rule.
	roadless.fs.fed.us (308 words)

	CSREES - USDA - Funding Opportunities
		USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water.
		USDA SBIR awarded over 1600 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas.
		Each organization submitting a proposal must qualify as a small business concern for research or research and development purposes.
	www.csrees.usda.gov /fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1128 (155 words)

	USDA National Appeals Division
		The National Appeals Division is an independent office that reports directly to the Secretary of Agriculture and is independent of other parts of USDA.
		Any person who receives an adverse program decision from USDA's Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or the three USDA Rural Development agencies may file an appeal with NAD.
		For the first time, the general public, USDA program participants, and agency personnel can access National Appeals Division (NAD) Director Review and Hearing Officer determinations on the Internet and be able to conduct a full text search of the decisions.
	www.nad.usda.gov (199 words)

	USDA Customer Statement - Home
		In January, 2004, Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced that eGovernment initiatives would be a special focus of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2004.
		The USDA Customer Statement is part of this effort and brings to the farmer and rancher un-precedented online access to their business activities with USDA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
		On your first visit to the customer statement, you will be assigned a unique Customer Identifier (USDA ID) and a default profile for your customer statement will be created.
	customerstatement.usda.gov (336 words)

	Remote Sensing Applications Center - USDA Forest Service
		Fire locations are based on data provided by the National Interagency Fire Center and are subject to change.
		Web delivery of MODIS Active Fire Mapping data and products may be delayed on Saturday August 20, 2005 between 7 AM and 4 PM MDT due to system maintenance.
		These fire information products were compiled at the USDA Forest Service (USFS) Remote Sensing Applications Center in cooperation with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the University of Maryland, the National Interagency Fire Center, and the USFS Missoula Fire Sciences Lab.
	firemapper.sc.egov.usda.gov (95 words)

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