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USDA-ARS Now Stewarding the Rangeland Analysis Platform

News Release: United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will now manage the scientific and technological advancements of the Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP), a dataset with an interactive online mapping tool that allows users to access more than three decades of vegetation and production trends across the United States.


Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Johne's Disease in Domestic Animals discussed on April 10 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting April 10

Cochran Fellowship Program - Mexico Alumni Workshop and Impact Report grant opened on April 10.


Agriculture Department publishes 10 notices in week ending March 25

There were 10 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending March 25, according to the Federal Register.


USDA, SBA, and FDIC Partner to Foster Economic Growth for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Ranchers in Southern States

News Release: Federal Partners Offer Free “Path to Prosperity" Regional Workshops to Help Participants Access Capital and Contract Opportunities


Constituent Update - April 7, 2023

Release: FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed rule for a voluntary Product of USA labeling claim. Published on March 13, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally May 12, 2023. The proposed rule will be open for comments for an additional 30 days until June 11, 2023.


Thompson: “President Biden has once again turned his back on rural America”

News Release: Yesterday, President Biden vetoed a bipartisan Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act. Rep. Glenn “GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and cosponsor of the resolution, issued the following statement...


Agriculture Department discusses Media Outlets for Publication of Legal and Action Notices in the Southern Region on April 7

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 7 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum on April 7

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ranking Member Boozman Applauds USTR’s Continued Efforts to Hold India Accountable for Trade Distorting Practices

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for continuing the effort to hold India accountable for its trade-distorting practices by filing a second counter notification that details how India obscures the true level of its agricultural subsidies


Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations discussed on April 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


105-Year-Old Fondy Farmers Market Increases Access to Healthy, Local Food and Economic Opportunity in Greater Milwaukee Area

Release: By Penny Weaver, Acting Midwest Public Affairs Director, Food and Nutrition Service with guest author Stephen Petro, Fondy Farm Director and Chief Operating Officer.


USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Netherlands Trade Mission

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Awards Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health and Nutrient Management

News Release: AMES, Iowa, April 6, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative ...


USDA Announces $7.6 Million in Grant Funding Available to Promote Food Security in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $7.6 million in funding available through the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations in food insecure...


Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $34M to Strengthen Wood Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs, Sustainable Forest Management

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 - As part of its goal of investing in rural America, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that $33.7 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund projects to strengthen the wood products economy and promote sustainable forest management. ...


Agriculture Department discusses Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues on April 6

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Kansas

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kansas for more than $2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.