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Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity Program (CFDA 10.674) on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member, today announced that the committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be deputy secretary of agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.



Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Washington - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936.


Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Xochitl Torres Small

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.


A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?

News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.


Opening Statement: "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis"

Release: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Forestry Subcommittee hearing titled 'To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.'.


USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities


Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department

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


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program on May 16

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


Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley

News Release: When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.


Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee discussed on May 15 by Agriculture Department

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


“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1623-S1624 on May 11


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 15

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


USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first ...


Export Sales to Poland

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in...


Six press releases published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in April.


16 press releases or notices published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in April.