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Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act; Correction discussed on March 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-FAS grant application closes on May 19

2024 Market Access Program grant opened on March 17.


Agriculture Department discusses Lolo National Forest; Revision of the Land Management Plan for the Lolo National Forest on March 16

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service publishes 17 press releases or notices in February

There were 17 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in February.


USDA McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress FY 2023 Public Meeting Webinar

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Export Sales to China

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Ranking Member Boozman Opening Statement at Oversight of USDA Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing entitled “Oversight of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)."


Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing of the U.S. Department Of Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing titled “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture." Live video of the hearing is available here.


Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program on March 16

The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Tennessee for more than $4.1 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.


USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction

News Release: WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2023. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. They are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.


USDA, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop Jr. Announce the Expansion of Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Georgia

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean, along with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop Jr. (GA-02)...



USDA-FAS grant application closes on May 19

Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program grant opened on March 17.


Researchers Aim to Reduce Pesticide Drift in the Lower Mississippi Delta

News Release: To reduce the effects of pesticide drift and protect pollinators, researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Stoneville, Mississippi, are investigating the best ways of using hooded sprayers and conventional (unhooded) sprayers.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting March 17

2024 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program grant opened on March 17.


Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Statement from FNCS Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean on Replacing Stolen SNAP Benefits

Release: WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 With new authority from Congress, FNS is working with our state partners to replace SNAP benefits stolen through card skimming and other similar crimes so that those who fall victim to a criminals selfish and illegal actions can still afford food for their families. We are...


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 16

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program - Pre-Applications grant opened on March 16.