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There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in February.

U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 20 press releases in February

There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February.

Agriculture Department publishes 16 notices in week ending April 29

There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 29, according to the Federal Register.

19 press releases published in February by United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry

There were 19 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in February.

16 press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

There were 16 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in February.

20 press releases published in January by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in January.

Constituent Update - May 12, 2023

Release: FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed determination titled Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. Published on April 28, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally June 27, 2023. The proposed determination will be open for comments for an additional 30 days until July 27, 2023.

Agriculture Department discusses Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board on May 12

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Agriculture Department discusses Tobacco Report: Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection on May 12

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Consumer Labeling Research: Focus Groups discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal

Release: WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 This week, USDA Food and Nutrition Service employees were announced as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as the Sammies, run by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. The Sammies are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.

USDA Highlights New Regional Food Business Center to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure in the Delta Region

News Release: Jackson, Mississippi, May 12, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a stakeholder conversation in Jackson, Mississippi to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Delta Regional Food Business Center and discuss public and private partnerships to strengthen food supply ...

Agriculture Department discusses Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants on May 11

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Four Corners Issue Joint Statement on Farm Bill White House Meeting

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Following a meeting with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack, Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member David Scott, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement...

Chairman Thompson and Chairman Mann Express Concern Regarding SCOTUS Prop 12 Ruling

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold California’s Proposition 12, which mandates a variety of animal production standards and would specifically ban the in-state sale of pork from hogs not raised in accordance with the California law, even if those hogs were raised...

Agriculture and Interior Departments Invest $2.8 Billion to Improve Public Lands Access and Support Conservation Efforts Across the United States

News Release: Historic investments from Great American Outdoors Act will create thousands of jobs, improve infrastructure on our federal lands, and safeguard the environment

USDA's Research Chemist Named Finalist in The Science, Technology and Environment Category For Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - Vincent Edwards, a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist, is being honored today as a finalist in the Science, Technology and Environment category for 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for his innovative work in developing effective new cotton-based medical gauze and dressings for trauma and chronic wound patients that are now in use by hospitals and first responders.

Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12