USDA Newswire Report News
Spain: Grain Supply Chain Actors Agree on Drastic Crop Decline in Spain
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Several Spain grain supply chain actors have released their first estimates for grain production for MY 2023/24 and concur with the poor crop prospects.
India: India's FSSAI Re-Operationalizes its Directive Relating to Revised Limit Specifications for Infant Nutrition Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On May 22, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified on its website Direction REG-11027/3/2022-Regulation-FSSAI.
European Union: Delegated Act Published for Article 118 of the EU Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The European Commission published Delegated Act 2023/905 in the Official Journal on May 4, 2023.
Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 29 May 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
This is a biweekly report outlining the prices of agricultural commodities in Bangladesh, as well as major trade and policy updates.
Spain: Spain Soybean and Products Market Outlook
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
This report presents an overview of Spain’s soybean and products market.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Introduces Special Commodity Levy on Imported Eggs
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On February 20, 2023, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies.
USDA to Host an Informational Webinar About Opportunities to Serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an informational webinar on June 27, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET to highlight its Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC) and encourage participation.
USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Kiran Enterprises Inc. and Mohammed S. Malik
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc. (Kiran), doing business as Trenton Halal Meat Packing Company and Mohammed S. Malik of Trenton, N.J., (Malik) for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock (FCL), on April 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
NIFA Invests $19.5 million in Diseases of Agricultural Animals (A1221)
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
In the FY2023 funding cycle this AFRI program area priority focused on maintaining healthy agricultural animals to ensure a safe and adequate food supply by supporting research in cellular, molecular, genomic/genetic or whole-animal aspects of animal health;
USDA Celebrates SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that, in partnership with states, territories and retailers across the country, online purchasing using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is now available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 11
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 11, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon via Microsoft Teams.
Conservation Easement Program sign up for Florida Landowners Extended through June 30
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values have additional time to apply for a conservation easement program in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Southwestern Plant Materials Centers Address Climate Concerns
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Southwestern Plant Materials Centers in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Nevada collaborate to explore the climate adaptation potential of Plant Materials products and technology in accordance with the NRCS Climate Adaptation Plan.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Tierra y Montes and Western Mora Soil and Water Conservation Districts will host two community events in Las Vegas and Mora.
NRCS seeks new priority watersheds for the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative and National Water Quality Initiative
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Indiana announced it is accepting proposals to designate new priority watersheds for the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) and National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) through July 28.
Indiana NRCS Accepting Applications for Third Round of CSP-IRA Funding
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a third round of Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was passed by Congress in August 2022.
Reminder: Upcoming NACMPI Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will convene a virtual meeting on June 21-22, 2023, from 10-4 p.m. ET.
APHIS Reminds Importers to File APHIS Core Message Set Before Sending Cargo to Plant Inspection Station to Avoid Delays
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reminds brokers, filers, forwarders, carriers, and other members of the importing community that an APHIS Core Message Set for clearance must be filed prior to moving cargo to Plant Inspection Stations (PIS) for inspection.
APHIS Announces Finding of No Significant Impact to Control Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in New Mexico
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decisions for the environmental assessment (EA) to control grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in parts of New Mexico.