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Military Appreciation Month is an opportune time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform and express our gratitude for their service. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we’re highlighting a variety of government benefit programs that support Veterans and their families as they transition to civilian life and beyond. These benefit program areas support healthcare, housing, education and career development, and financial aid.
One of the most important benefits available to Veterans is access to comprehensive healthcare services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). From routine check-ups to specialized care, Veterans can obtain a wide range of medical services at VA hospitals and clinics across the country. The VA also offers mental health services, rehabilitation programs, and assistance for those with service-related injuries or disabilities.
The VA offers several housing-related benefits to Veterans and their families. These include VA-backed home loans, as well as grants for disabled Veterans to help purchase or modify their existing homes to accommodate their specific needs. Additionally, the VA provides support for homeless Veterans through outreach programs, shelters, and transitional housing.
For Veterans looking to enter the civilian workforce, the VA’s Educational and Career Counseling program helps eligible service members and Veterans explore education and employment opportunities. Through this program, Veterans can access resources like skills training programs and job placement services, as well as receive guidance on how to effectively use VA benefits to achieve their education and career goals. Career and training assistance are also offered through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which provides career information for active-duty service members and spouses of service members separating or retiring from the military.
In times of financial hardship, Veterans can turn to various forms of assistance provided by the VA. Disability compensation is available to qualifying Veterans who have incurred service-connected injuries or disabilities, offering financial support to help cover medical expenses and daily living costs. Additionally, Veterans Pension benefits are available to certain wartime Veterans with limited income, providing a crucial safety net for those in need.
For more information on Veteran benefit programs and resources, check out the Military: Active Duty and Veterans category on Benefits.gov. To apply for VA benefits and services, visit the VA.gov website.
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The following GAIN reports were released on May 16, 2024. _______Brazil: Unprecedented floods in Rio Grande do Sul threaten Brazil's agricultural outputBrazil’s Southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul (RGDS), has been impacted by record high rainfall levels, reaching up to 800 millimeters in some regions, leading to unprecedented floods. The death toll reached 145 as of May 12th and nearly 620,000 people have been displaced. A major agricultural powerhouse, RGDS’s agricultural and livestock sectors have been severely impacted. While accurate projections are still unknown, market specialists estimate losses across such key commodities as soybeans, rice, wheat, corn, meat and dairy. Impacts on local food production and possible price spikes are particularly concerning for consumers and policymakers, particularly on rice and dairy products.
China: Guidance on Unofficial Facility Registration Websites for Food and Ag ExportsFAS has received inquiries about several websites that offer facility registration to export various food and agricultural products to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Many of these websites, however, are not official PRC government websites. Exporters should register their facilities through official government websites or through a U.S. government agency.
Costa Rica: Coffee AnnualFAS/San José projects marketing year 2024/25 coffee production to remain near record low levels, as exchange rate challenges, persistent labor shortages, and above average precipitation forecasts prevent the sector from rebounding. Sluggish export sales in 2024 are exacerbating already challenging financial and agronomic conditions for Costa Rica’s nearly 27,000 coffee growers, who are likely to delay or reduce investments in rust resistant varieties, fertilizer applications, and other cultural practices.
Japan: TRQ Allocation Rates for FTAs in JFY 2023Since 2018, Japan has implemented three large-scale free trade agreements (FTA) with major economies: the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Japan-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement, and the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA). Under the three agreements, Japan created tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for a selection of commodities and products in the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector. This report provides the full list of TRQs and country specific quotas (CSQs) from these three agreements and their respective allocation rates for Japanese Fiscal Year (JFY) 2023. During JFY 2023, the number of TRQs/CSQs which had allocations across the three agreements ranged from 60 to 67 percent.
Japan: Wine Additive Approvals Under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership AgreementIn 2019, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entered into force. As a result, Japan approved 16 new wine additives that were previously not allowed in wine produced or consumed in Japan.
South Africa: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Semi-annualThe cold and wet winter of 2023 provided favorable conditions for deciduous fruit and aided in improved production volumes. Production is expected to grow and improve in quality from MY 2022/23 when fruit was affected by hail damage. Despite pressure on the Port of Cape Town, industry solutions including increased use of Port Elizabeth will bolster the volumes of increased export-quality fruit that is able to reach markets. Post revises MY 2023/24 production of pears and table grapes upwards, while apple production is revised slightly downward on stagnated growth in area. Pear production for MY 2022/23 is revised upwards on updated production estimates and confirmed export figures.
Spain: Cotton and Products Annual 2024Early spring precipitations in Andalucía came as a relief, refilling water reservoirs. However, this allowed for only a marginal recovery in area planted to cotton, as rains arrived when planting plans were already in place and largely oriented to less water-demanding crops such as winter grains or early spring-planted sunflower. While summer conditions will determine the final size of Spain’s MY 2024/25 cotton crop, the projected recovery should allow for larger exported volumes.
For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. |
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Ministers responsible for women and ministers responsible for trade from the 21 APEC member economies issued a joint statement following their meeting in Arequipa, Peru on 17 May.
The statement reflects the outcomes of their first-ever joint meeting, co-chaired by Angela Teresa Hernandez, Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations of Peru, and Elizabeth Galdo, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru.
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