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There were 49 notices published by the Agriculture Department in February, according to the Federal Register.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $40 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to People in Rural New Mexico

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access for people living and working in rural areas in New Mexico.

Agriculture Department discusses Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) Designation in the Texas Central Area on April 3

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

USDA Announces April 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which are effective April 3, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.

Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $40 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to People in Rural New Mexico

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access for people living and working in rural areas in New Mexico.

“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-03-30” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on March 29

By USDA Newswire | Apr 3, 2023

“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-03-30“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D302-D303 on March 29

“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on March 30

By USDA Newswire | Apr 3, 2023

“House Committee Meetings” was published on pages D310-D311 of the Congressional Record on March 30.

Week ending March 18: 9 notices published by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | Apr 2, 2023

There were nine notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.

Harvesting Healthy Habits During National Nutrition Month

Release: By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $1 Billion to Help Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Businesses Invest in Renewable Energy Systems and Energy-Efficiency Improvements

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications starting on April 1 for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.

Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans discussed on March 31 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Japan's New Biofuels Policy Allows for Increased Exports of U.S. Ethanol

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

“MORNING BUSINESS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 27

“MORNING BUSINESS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S951-S952 on March 27

Constituent Update - March 31, 2023

Release: As a part of FSIS ongoing efforts to reduce foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella, FSIS invited poultry slaughter and processing establishments to submit proposals for pilot projects to test different strategies for Salmonella control in poultry products. FSIS is granting a pilot project to an establishment...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $1 Billion to Help Farmers, Ranchers and Rural Businesses Invest in Renewable Energy Systems and Energy-Efficiency Improvements

News Release: President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Lowers Energy Costs, Builds America’s Clean-Energy Economy in Rural America

Agriculture Department publishes notice on March 29

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend April Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend the fifth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on April 18, 2023.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on March 29

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Agriculture Department on March 30