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79 press releases published in May by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
There were 79 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in May.
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Constituent Update - June 2, 2023
Release: FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter. FSIS updated the document in response to comments on the previous guideline. Updates include the addition of current...
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Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations Request on Mexico’s Agricultural Biotechnology Measures
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These consultations are in regard to Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies.
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Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations Request on Mexicos Agricultural Biotechnology Measures
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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United States Requests USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexicos Agricultural Biotechnology Measures
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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Ranking Member Boozman Statement on U.S. Request for Dispute Settlement Consultations on Mexico’s Biotech Policy
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 statement in support of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) request for dispute settlement consultations with Mexico over its biotech policy.
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Stabenow Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Economy and Avoid Catastrophic Default
News Release: WASHINGTON-Senator Debbie Stabenow released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan bill to avoid default...
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Fetterman, Braun Announce Subcommittee Hearing on the Horticulture Title of the Farm Bill
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 Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research will hold a hearing titled “Horticulture Title: How the Farm Bill Works for Specialty Crop Producers." U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) will chair this hearing.
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USDA Announces June 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for June 2023, which are effective June 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.
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Thompson Issues Statement on Fiscal Responsibility Act
News Release: Upon House passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement...
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Connecting Local Producers to Montana Schools
Release: By Farm to School Specialist Allison Bell, Mountain Plains Regional Office, Food and Nutrition Service.
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USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
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USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agri-Trade Mission to Japan
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
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USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.
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USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
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USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
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Constituent Update - May 26, 2023
Release: On May 24, 2023, FSIS and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new FSIS Midwestern Laboratory in the St. Louis, Mo., metro region. The new facility will allow the FSIS Midwestern lab to evolve and incorporate advancements in science and technology to meet present and future challenges. Construction of the new lab is expected to begin this summer with an estimated completion date of spring/summer 2025.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Derek W. Crites, dba DC Farms
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Derek W. Crites (Crites), doing business as DC Farms, Moorefield, W. Va., on April 16, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Crites waived his rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,220.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Mark Colgan
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Mark Colgan (Colgan) of Laura, Ill., on May 13, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Colgan waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $24,000.