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Congressional Record publishes “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4351” in the House section on June 23

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4351“ was published in the House section on page H3144 on June 23


Secretary Vilsack Visits Michigan to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers and Healthy Meal Options for Children as part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Michigan, June 27, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Michigan to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build more, new, and better markets for producers and ensure children have access to healthy and nutritious meals during the summer months as part of the Investing in America agenda.


USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs

News Release: $500 Million from Farm Bill Is Part of Broader Commitment from FSA and NRCS to Working Lands Conservation that Benefits Wildlife and Supports Agriculture and Rural Communities


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Funds Are Being Provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; USDA Awards First Round of Funding to 59 Infrastructure Projects


Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light

News Release: Old Bulls Bring New Genetic Benefits To Light.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.


USDA Partners with States to Expand Reach, Bolster Resiliency of Emergency Food System

Release: Washington, D.C., June 26, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service recently awarded more than $58.5 million in grants to 40 state agencies to improve the reach of The Emergency Food Assistance Program, known as TEFAP, in remote, rural, tribal, and/or low-income areas.


13 notices published in week ending June 10 by Agriculture Department

There were 13 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 10, according to the Federal Register.


Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Retaliatory Tariffs on Agricultural Products

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement today regarding the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that India will remove retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture products, restoring and expanding significant market opportunities for U.S. farmers:


Constituent Update - June 23, 2023

Release: FSIS conducted a study with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) laboratories to gather data on not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products purchased at retail stores. Specifically, FSIS was interested in gaining information on the positive rate ofSalmonellain these products and any differences in laboratory methods used.


USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with American businesses as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers.


USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.



Cultivating Health, Nutrition & Innovation in the Land of Enchantment

Release: By JoAnn Makinano, Public Affairs Specialist, Southwest Region Food and Nutrition Service.


Agency Information Collection Activities: WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2024 & 2026 Study discussed on June 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Exporters Build New Partnerships During Ag Trade Mission to Japan

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act on June 23

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations

Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.