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MEDIA ADVISORY: USDA Agency To Release 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map on Nov. 15

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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WHEN: Wednesday, November 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)

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WHEN: Wednesday, November 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
CONTACT: [email protected] .
You may submit questions in advance for reply at the event.
The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency.
Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $20 of economic impact.

Feeding America and the Ad Council Release New Public Service Announcement Featuring Scarlett Johansson

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Feeding America and the Ad Council announced the launch of a new public service announcement designed to raise awareness about hunger in the United States.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Feeding America and the Ad Council announced the launch of a new public service announcement designed to raise awareness about hunger in the United States.
The PSA features Feeding America Entertainment Council member, actress, and activist Scarlett Johansson, who volunteered her time and talent, calling upon people to help families facing hunger in America by supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks.
To address this critical issue, Johansson, the Ad Council and Feeding America partnered with fluent360 on this effort to inspire people to take action in the nation-wide movement to end hunger.
As marketers and advocates, partnering with Feeding America and the Ad Council means we can help people by inspiring the public to join the movement to end hunger."

Piedmont Lithium Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

For financial statement purposes, Piedmont reports income (loss) from its 25% ownership in Sayona Quebec, which includes NAL, on a one-quarter lag.

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For financial statement purposes, Piedmont reports income (loss) from its 25% ownership in Sayona Quebec, which includes NAL, on a one-quarter lag.
Piedmont would continue to maintain a 50% life-of-mine offtake right to future lithium concentrate production from Atlantic Lithium Ghana under these agreements.
In Q4’23, Piedmont paid $1.5 million to acquire a 19.9% equity interest in Vinland Lithium, which owns the Killick Lithium Project in southern Newfoundland, Canada.
Piedmont has the right to earn up to a 62.5% equity interest through staged investments in Killick Lithium.

X-Caliber Rural Capital Awarded Top USDA Lender by Volume for Fiscal Year 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

X-Caliber Rural Capital , an affiliate of X-Caliber Capital Holdings and a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-licensed lender for rural business and economic development projects, today announced it has been named the Top USDA OneRD Lender by volume for fiscal year 2023 by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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X-Caliber Rural Capital , an affiliate of X-Caliber Capital Holdings and a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-licensed lender for rural business and economic development projects, today announced it has been named the Top USDA OneRD Lender by volume for fiscal year 2023 by the United States Department of Agriculture.
X-Caliber Rural Capital also received the USDA OneRD Lender of the Year award in recognition of being the only lender to have received agency approval for each of the four USDA OneRD loan programs.
X-Caliber Rural Capital achieved the Top Lender and Lender of the Year recognitions just two years after announcing their first loan closing as a company in October 2021.
“Product pairing and capital stacking that combines USDA financing with various other capital sources yields strong results,” continued Blanchard.

McCain Foods USA and Partners Awarded $6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an "Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains" project.

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McCain Foods, Campbell, and the Soil Health Institute will use the funds to implement climate-smart practices on more than 6,000 acres of farmland.
Under that project, McCain Foods USA and its partners, Campbell Soup Company and the Soil Health Institute (SHI), will help potato farmers implement soil health and climate-smart agriculture practices and systems on more than 6,000 acres in Wisconsin and Maine.
McCain and Campbell both have corporate programs to help growers in their supply chains adopt regenerative agriculture practices and help fight climate change.
In 2021, McCain Foods established its Regenerative Agriculture Framework , designed to support farmers in their progression to a more regenerative farming model for potatoes.

North Texas Food Bank Launches “Face of Hunger” Holiday Giving Campaign

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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Dallas, TX, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) launched the “Face of Hunger” holiday-giving campaign today to raise awareness that hunger affects nearly 640,000 North Texans.

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Dallas, TX, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) launched the “Face of Hunger” holiday-giving campaign today to raise awareness that hunger affects nearly 640,000 North Texans.
The campaign highlights the prevalence of hunger in North Texas and the people it impacts.
Since March of 2022 the North Texas Food Bank has seen about a 15 percent increase in the number of meals the Food Bank has provided access to through both SNAP and food distributed and is currently providing access to about 400,000 meals each day.
The North Texas Food Bank and our feeding partners don’t just want to help provide necessities during the holiday season – together we’re helping people connect with the ones they love.

Hog Lick Aggregates to Participate in the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 17th, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to negotiate terms under which ARCH2 would receive up to $925 million in federal funding to create a sustainable clean hydrogen hub that will be expanded and integrated into a national clean hydrogen network.

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FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 17th, the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to negotiate terms under which ARCH2 would receive up to $925 million in federal funding to create a sustainable clean hydrogen hub that will be expanded and integrated into a national clean hydrogen network.
Hog Lick Aggregates LLC (HLA), through its affiliate Clean Fuel Services LLC (CFS), will develop the Clean Fuel Services Depot (CFS Depot) adjacent to the HLA Quarry in Fairmont, WV, as part of ARCH2.
The CFS Depot will include a hydrogen storage and refueling facility that will receive and redistribute hydrogen fuel produced within ARCH2.
The depot will integrate vehicle design services, hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure, hydrogen vehicle leasing and financing, hydrogen vehicle maintenance, and hydrogen vehicle mechanic and operator training that will directly benefit the local community.

Catchlight Crossings Sets New Standard for Affordable Housing Communities

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners marked the beginning of construction and revealed all-new renderings for Catchlight Crossings – a first-of-its-kind affordable housing solution that features 1,000 affordable apartment homes, on-site amenities and services, retail and play areas, and access to transportation and nearby jobs.

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Catchlight Crossings sits on 20 acres of land that was donated by Universal’s not-for-profit, Housing for Tomorrow .
Catchlight Crossings supports Orange County’s Housing for All initiative designed to create lasting community-based solutions for expanding housing options, improving affordability, and providing access to diverse and vibrant neighborhoods for Orange County residents.
Developed by Wendover Housing Partners, an expert in affordable housing communities, with primary construction lending provided by Chase, Catchlight Crossings will feature an on-site, tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool, in addition to educational opportunities offered in partnership with the University of Central Florida.
“Affordable housing with access to education and opportunity levels the playing field for all to thrive and sets an example for what can be done in other communities.”
The first phase of Catchlight Crossings is expected to open in 2026.

Affirmed Housing Completes Large Hotel Conversion, Delivers New Affordable Housing for Seniors in North County San Diego

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the completion of Tizon, a hotel-conversion development that delivers housing and onsite services to low-income seniors in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, a leading provider of affordable housing throughout California, announces the completion of Tizon, a hotel-conversion development that delivers housing and onsite services to low-income seniors in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood.
A celebratory event was held to commemorate the project’s grand opening and included special guests San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Marni von Wilpert.
“Affirmed Housing's Tizon development, which included funding and vouchers from our Housing Commission, is exactly the type of project we need for local seniors.
The project is funded in part with HOME Investments Partnerships Grant (HOME) funds provided to the City of San Diego by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the San Diego Housing Commission.

Athian and Elanco Animal Health Team Up to Transform Food Production through Methane Reduction

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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Athian is verifying its first farms and creating, certifying and selling carbon credits within the dairy value chain.
“As a leader in animal health, we’ve focused first on delivering enteric methane reduction solutions to producers.
Athian and Elanco are participating in the Reuters Transform Food USA 2023 event on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to speak more about this transformation.
Enteric methane reduction carbon credits are now available for purchase through Athian’s insetting carbon marketplace.