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

Fact Sheet: USDA Is Fighting for Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - Fair and competitive markets have long been the cornerstone of the American economy. Competition ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and those who grow our nation’s food to have the freedom to choose among different suppliers, employers, and retailers to buy and sell their ...

USDA-NRCS grant application closes on June 4

2023 USDA NRCS California Conservation Contribution Agreements grant opened on May 5.

Consolidated Multifamily Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY 2023 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.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service publishes 93 press releases in April

There were 93 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in April.

Agriculture Department discusses Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries on May 3

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

March: 53 notices published by Agriculture Department

There were 53 notices published by the Agriculture Department in March, according to the Federal Register.

USDA Announces Finalists for Twelve New USDA Regional Food Business Centers and $420 Million in Funding to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 - Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new ...

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Double Creek Livestock LLC

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Double Creek Livestock LLC (Double Creek) of Demopolis, Ala., on March 30, 2023, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Double Creek waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $750.

Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called the views of Jared Bernstein, President Biden’s nominee to serve as chair of the White House Council on Economic Advisors (CEA), a “threat to rural America’s future" and encouraged members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to reject his nomination.

USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 4

2023 USDA NRCS California Conservation Cooperative Agreements grant opened on May 4.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-RHS grant application closes on June 28

Rural Community Development Initiative grant opened on May 4.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary 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 hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Notice published by Agriculture Department on May 3

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Beef Promotion and Research Order; Reapportionment and Technical Amendment on May 2

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jarrod Williams LLC

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement on March 20, 2023, with Jarrod Williams LLC (Jarrod), of Pike Road Ala., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Jarrod waived his rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,375.

Information Collection Request; Power of Attorney discussed on May 2 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 2

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Funding Availability; Additional Payment to Approved Insurance Providers discussed on May 2 by Agriculture Department