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News Release: DENVER, Colo., May 8, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are continuing and strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use...

Media Advisory: USDA, Colorado Leaders to Highlight New Partnership to Reduce Water Use, Protect Water Quality

News Release: DENVER, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use and protecting water...

Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection for the National School Lunch Program discussed on May 8 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior

News Release: Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production?.

Week ending April 22: 11 notices published by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | May 7, 2023

There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 22, according to the Federal Register.

United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of Agriculture that showcased critical bilateral efforts to address global food security and climate change.

Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.

Availability of FSIS Ready-To-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline discussed on May 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Constituent Update - May 5, 2023

Release: Today, FSIS announced the availability of a guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE), shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step. FSIS is seeking public comment on the guideline until July 5, 2023. The agency...

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Review and Issuance of Agency Guidance Documents; Removal of Regulations on May 4

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction discussed on May 4 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63M for Fuel Breaks to Protect Communities, Increase Firefighter Safety, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: DURANGO, Colo., May 4, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to expand wildfire barriers, known as fuel breaks, to protect communities and firefighters across the West.

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 5

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) grant opened on May 5.

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas

Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas

Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas