USDA Newswire Report News
Our Amazing Grasslands - Fagerland Family ~ Langford, South Dakota
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
In this seven minute video release, we visit with the Fagerland Family in Langford, South Dakota.
Funding Now Available for the Pine Barrens Restoration Project
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is accepting applications for forest management activities on private lands for the purposes of reducing wildfire risk in municipal watersheds and the wildland-urban interface, implementing carbon defense activities, improving habitat for threatened and endangered species, and mitigating the effects of Southern pine beetle, through the New Jersey Pine Barrens Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership.
New “Bobscapes” Mobile App Helps Establish National Bobwhite Database
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
It’s hard to spot a northern bobwhite quail because of its well-camouflaged coloring. But it has become even harder to spot them in recent years, because their populations have been declining due to habitat loss.
FSIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Voluntary “Product of USA” Labeling Claim
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary “Product of USA” labeling claim. Published on March 13, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally May 12, 2023.
APHIS Amends Federal Order for Entry Requirements for Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Seeds Imported from All Countries into the United States
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the entry requirements for pepper (Capsicum spp.) seeds imported into the United States from all countries.
APHIS Seeks Comments on Draft Pest Risk Assessments for the Importation of Spinach and of Melon Seeds for Planting from All Countries
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on draft pest risk assessments for the importation of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and melon (Cucumis melo) seeds for planting from all countries.
Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:
Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:
Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson: The lower energy costs act restores American Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Before President Joe Biden took office, America was the largest energy producer in the world, and oil and gas—the raw materials for vital farm inputs from diesel fuel to fertilizer production—were abundant and affordable.
Opening Statement: “A Review Of Title Viii: Usda Implementation of research programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs."
Opening Statement: “A Review Of Title Viii: Usda Implementation of research programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs."
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
USDA Announces an Opportunity for Individuals, Government Agencies in the Texas Central Area to Apply for Designation to Perform Grain Inspection Under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing an opportunity for individuals or government agencies in the Texas Central Area to apply to AMS’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) for designation to provide official grain inspection services in the area.
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans to Remove Soybeans of Other Colors as a Grading Factor
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) has published a proposed rule seeking public comment on amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans that would remove “Soybeans of Other Colors” (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality.
USDA Announces Juice Content Requirements for Imported Grapefruit Juice Will Not Be Enforced for Upcoming Crop Year After March 31, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that after March 31, 2023, it will not be enforcing the juice content requirements for the 2023-24 season as it works with industry to review the imported grapefruit juice content requirements.
USDA Announces Actions Under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces an opportunity for designation for grain inspection services in the vicinity of Grain Inspection Inc.
AMS Announces 2023 Grain Fees under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2023 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Paper and Packaging Board
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Paper and Packaging Board to fill three member seats with terms expiring on Dec. 31, 2023.
USDA Market News Proposes to Redefine Cotton Spot Markets for Reporting
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Based on an industry request, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) evaluated the structure of the cotton spot markets in East and West Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.