USDA Newswire Report News
Are you gardening or farming in an urban environment?
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
From community gardens to indoor vertical farms, urban agriculture provides critical access to healthy food for local communities, as well as jobs, increased green spaces, and closer community ties.
USDA Announces Signup to Help Rhode Island Farmers Transitioning to Organic
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
NRCS State Conservationist for Rhode Island, R. Phou Vongkhamdy, announces the fiscal year 2023 signup to help Rhode Island farmers and forest landowners transition to organic production.
NRCS State Technical Committee to Hold Meeting May 17
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
This is an exciting time to be in agriculture. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is offering unprecedented opportunity for our South Dakota farmers and ranchers to try new conservation activities and with financial support through our Farm Bill programs.
USDA Announces Signup to Help Rhode Island Farmers Transitioning to Organic
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
NRCS State Conservationist for Rhode Island, R. Phou Vongkhamdy, announces the fiscal year 2023 signup to help Rhode Island farmers and forest landowners transition to organic production.
Guideline for Ready-To-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Now Available; Webinars on Guideline Scheduled
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Today, FSIS announced the availability of a guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE), shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step.
APHIS Invites U.S. Stakeholders to Submit Topics on IPPC Standards and Implementation
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat has issued a call for topics for new plant health standards, revisions to adopted standards, and new tools that support the implementation of standards.
APHIS Announces Finding of No Significant Impact to Control Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in Arizona
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 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 environmental assessments (EAs) to control grasshoppers and Mormon crickets in parts of Arizona.
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification.
USDA, Colorado Introduce Additional Conservation Practice to Address Regional Drought Concerns
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are continuing and strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use and protecting water quality, while conserving critical natural resources.
USDA Announces Signup for New Rice Production Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin sending prefilled applications to rice producers the week of May 8 for the new Rice Production Program (RPP), which will provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers based on 2022 planted and prevented planted acres.
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Adam Smith Livestock
By USDA Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Adam T. Smith, doing business as Adam Smith Livestock (Smith) of Spring Mills, Pa., on April 11, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Trade Commission (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. I'd like to remind everyone that we will follow the five-minute rule for opening remarks, questions, and comments.
Granger, Joyce Op-Ed Depicts the Border Crisis as ‘Unfair, Disorderly, and Inhumane’
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Dave Joyce (OH) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times, highlighting their recent trip to see firsthand the worsening situation along the Mexico border and the true cost of the crisis.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Drug Enforcement Administration (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Aderholt Remarks at FY24 Oversight Hearing for the Provider Relief Fund and Healthcare Workforce Shortages (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Good morning. I am pleased to welcome today the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to talk about the Provider Relief Fund and healthcare workforce issues in general.
Granger on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement after the House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act.
Cole Remarks at FY24 Oversight and Budget Hearing for the Federal Aviation Administration (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The subcommittee will come to order.
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Justice Grantmaking Components (As Prepared)
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Granger Rules Committee Remarks on Limit, Save, Grow Act
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Thank you, Chairman Cole and Ranking Member McGovern, for allowing me to testify on the Limit, Save, Grow Act.