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Release: By Stacy Dean, FNCS Deputy Under Secretary.

WISHH and FAS Work Together to Ensure Food Security Around the Globe

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

USDA Announces August 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2023, which are effective Aug. 1, 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.

Redefining Bona Fide Cotton Spot Markets discussed on Aug. 1 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. and Laverne Lettinga

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an administrative complaint against Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Inc. (Lake Odessa) and its owner, Laverne Lettinga (Lettinga) of Lake Odessa, Mich., on July 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.

Farm Bill 101: Growing Urban Agriculture

News Release: What is Urban Agriculture?. * Urban agriculture includes the farms, food systems, and green spaces in cities and suburban communities around the country. * From community gardens to rooftop farms and farmers markets, urban agriculture creates economic opportunity, promotes local food systems, encourages ...

Agriculture Department discusses Process for Establishing Rates for Veterinary Services User Fees on Aug. 1

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Scientists Made A Healthy Crop Healthier

News Release: Scientists Made A Healthy Crop Healthier.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Round of Investments in Wildfire Protection through Community Wildfire Defense Grants

News Release: Community Wildfire Defense Grants made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Oct. 30

Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program grant opened on Aug. 1.

Export Sales to China and the Philippines

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

USDA-FS grant application closes on Oct. 31

Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2023 Northeast-Midwest grant opened on July 31.

USDA-FS grant application closes on Oct. 31

Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2023 West grant opened on July 31.

USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting July 31

Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2023 Tribes grant opened on July 31.

USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting July 31

Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2023 South grant opened on July 31.

USDA-RUS offers new grant application process starting July 31