USDA Newswire News
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
By USDA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is unveiling a new GIS tool to make it easier for producers to participate in the nomination and election processes for county committee members, who make important decisions on how federal farm programs are administered locally.
Opening Statement: “A Review of Title VII: University Perspectives on Research and Extension Programs”
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: "Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing on agricultural research and extension activities across the nation’s universities. As a three-time graduate of land-grant universities and a former Extension agent, this is an issue near to my heart and I am looking forward to the discussion today.
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Bidens Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.
United States Standards for Beans discussed on June 14 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting June 15
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
FY 2023 Cochran Fellowship Program - MSI grant opened on June 15.
USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on June 14 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Reinstatement Comment Request on June 14
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Seeks Comments on Increasing Land Access Programmatic Environmental Assessment
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the availability of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program.
Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service publishes nine in May
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
There were nine press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in May.
USDA Announces Corrections to Emergency Relief Program Policy to More Accurately Reflect 2020 and 2021 Natural Disaster Impacts on Crops Intended for On-Farm Use
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two to provide a method for valuing losses and accessing program benefits to eligible producers of certain crops, including grapes grown and used by the same producer for wine production or forage...
Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes two in May
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
There were two press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May.
27 press releases published in March by U.S. Department of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 27 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March.
Public press releases: United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes 14 in March
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 14 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in March.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock (FCL), on April 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, FCL waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $4,750.
Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on June 13
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service publishes 234 press releases or notices in December 2022
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 234 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service in December 2022.
Opening Statement: "Stakeholder Perspectives on USDA’s Rural Development Programs"
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
Release: "Good morning and thank you to everyone for joining us today. I am glad to be joined by Ranking Member Caraveo and the members of this subcommittee as we talk with stakeholders about rural development programs.
Notice published by Agriculture Department on June 13
By USDA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.