USDA Newswire News
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. ...
Statement of Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on EPA New Renewable Fuel Standard Final Rule
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Stabenow released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s biofuels announcement...
Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus Make Honeybees More Susceptible to Insecticides
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Controlling for Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and make bees less susceptible to harmful insecticides, according to a recent study published in Environmental Pollution.
Opening Statement: "Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America"
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: "Throughout this Congress, the House Committee on Agriculture has had countless discussions on ways we can empower our farm families and build a robust rural economy. A pillar of these discussions is providing rural communities with access to high-speed, affordable, and reliable broadband internet connectivity.
USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting June 22
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
FY23 School Foodservice Workforce grant opened on June 22.
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of a Request for Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on June 21
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
California Firm Posts $100,000 Employment Bond
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington - Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ Christopher Martin, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA Advance Exploration, Science
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a memorandum of understanding today strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science research, technology, and agricultural management, and the application of science data and models to agricultural decision making.
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17, Use New Online Map Features on Farmers.gov
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access to farmers.gov of several features that can help expedite acreage reporting, such as the ability to view, print and label maps.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the St. Mary Canal Modernization Project, Glacier County, MT discussed on June 21 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-FNS1 grant application closes on Aug. 21
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
FY23 Review of Produce Safety University grant opened on June 22.
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Upper Maple River Watershed Plan, North Dakota on June 21
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Food Safety is the Main Ingredient to a Successful Cookout
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 - Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July.
2023 FARM BILL FEEDBACK
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: We are no longer accepting submissions. If you have questions, please reach out to Erin Wilson, Director of Member Services and Coalitions, at.
USDA Files Action Against American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce Corp. (American) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Florida, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to eighteen produce sellers in the amount of $1,034,745 from March 2018 through October 2022.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Inaugural “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program”
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a $262.5 million investment in institutions of higher education to foster the next generation of diverse agricultural professionals across the nation. This program is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which ...
Agriculture Department discusses Pandemic Assistance Programs and Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs on June 20
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on June 20 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Best Practices Guidance for Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes in Retail Delicatessens on June 20
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.