USDA Newswire News
USDA Announces June 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for June 2023, which are effective June 1, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
Thompson Issues Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Act
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Upon House passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement...
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 31 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Connecting Local Producers to Montana Schools
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
Release: By Farm to School Specialist Allison Bell, Mountain Plains Regional Office, Food and Nutrition Service.
USDA-RUS offers new grant application process starting June 1
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
TAT for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions Grant Pilot Program grant opened on June 1.
Agriculture Department discusses General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan on May 30
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses USDA Equity Commission on May 30
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Technical Assistance and Construction for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions Grant Pilot Program discussed on May 30 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 30 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-FSA grant application closes on July 31
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
Organic Certification Cost Share Programs grant opened on May 31.
USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agri-Trade Mission to Japan
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 29, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 14 in week ending May 13
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2023
There were 14 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Constituent Update - May 26, 2023
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2023
Release: On May 24, 2023, FSIS and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new FSIS Midwestern Laboratory in the St. Louis, Mo., metro region. The new facility will allow the FSIS Midwestern lab to evolve and incorporate advancements in science and technology to meet present and future challenges. Construction of the new lab is expected to begin this summer with an estimated completion date of spring/summer 2025.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Derek W. Crites, dba DC Farms
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Derek W. Crites (Crites), doing business as DC Farms, Moorefield, W. Va., on April 16, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Crites waived his rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,220.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3595” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 22
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2023
The House section of the Congressional Record published “Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3595” on May 22.