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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting May 26

Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom grant opened on May 26.

Rural eConnectivity Program discussed on May 25 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-NRCS grant application closes on July 10

Implementation of Restoration Activities for Iowa Floodplain Easement Programs grant opened on May 26.

Agriculture Department discusses National Organic Program; National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (2022 Sunset); Correction on May 25

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions...

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

News Release: Manhattan, Kan., May 24, 2023 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). This facility, which offers ...

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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.

SNAP Quality Control: How FNS Helps Protects Taxpayer Dollars

Release: By Cathy Buhrig, Associate Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

USDA-NRCS grant application closes on June 24

Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education & Technical Assistance grant opened on May 25.

Opening Statement: "For the purpose of receiving testimony from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency"

Release: "Good morning. Welcome everyone to today’s hearing to discuss implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, and conservation programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Electric Program Coverage Ratios Clarification and Modifications discussed on May 23 by Agriculture Department

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

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

News Release: LEXINGTON, KY, May 23, 2023-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of Kentucky campus. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and the Environment (UK-CAFE), which will house the new facility.

Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on May 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on June 30

Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis grant opened on May 24.

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

News Release: LEXINGTON, KY, May 23, 2023-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of Kentucky campus. The ceremony was hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food and the Environment (UK-CAFE), which will house the new facility.

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza