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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas

Release: WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam recovering from Super Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Completing Genome of Rusty Patched Bumble Bee May Offer New Approach to Saving Endangered Bee

News Release: LOGAN, Utah, June 20, 2023-A detailed, high-resolution map of the rusty patched bumble bee's genome has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) scientists, offering approaches for bringing the native pollinator back from the danger of extinction.

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam recovering from Super Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Agriculture Department publishes 9 notices in week ending June 3

By USDA Newswire | Jun 18, 2023

There were nine notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 3, according to the Federal Register.

Amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program discussed on June 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate on June 16

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 - During the week of June 19 - 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued commitment and support for pollinator health and research. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually.

Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate discussed on June 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Forest Service Handbook 5509.11, Chapter 10 Title Claims and Encroachments discussed on June 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

“BLOCK GRANT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 12

“BLOCK GRANT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023“ was published in the House section on pages H2803-H2805 on June 12

Constituent Update - June 16, 2023

Release: As announced on June 14, 2023, FSIS is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.

Agriculture Department discusses WTO Agricultural Quantity-Based Safeguard Trigger Levels on June 16

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Producers Can Now go "Whole Hog" on New Heat Stress App for Pigs

News Release: HotHog, a new smartphone application ("app") that predicts heat stress in pigs, is now available for download and use, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists announced today.

Concurrence With World Organization for Animal Health's Risk Designation for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy for France discussed on June 15 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

News Release: Investments are Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States

News Release: Manchester, NH, June 15, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America.

Agriculture Department discusses Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin; Assessment Rate Increase on June 15

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Decoupling Rental Assistance: Virtual Public Listening Sessions on June 15

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Applauds Washingtons Tribal Eligibility Demonstration Project Expansion