News from 2023


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service publishes seven in December 2022

There were seven press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in December 2022.


10 press releases published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

There were 10 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in December 2022.


11 press releases or notices published in January by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

There were 11 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in January.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service publishes 22 press releases in January

There were 22 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in January.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 3

Equipment Grants Program grant opened on March 16.



Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products With U.S.-Origin Claims discussed on March 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers on March 13

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Clearwater National Forest Travel Planning on March 14

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 16

Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Project grant opened on March 16.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 15

Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas grant opened on March 16.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 16

Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project grant opened on March 16.



USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 16

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


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...


Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting March 17

2024 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops 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 grant application closes on May 19

Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program grant opened on March 17.