News from April 2023


USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Dan Colbert for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Dan Colbert (Colbert) of Oklahoma, on March 6, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 612,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 667,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 641,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


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

USDA would like to invite interested parties to attend a public meeting webinar on the McGovern-Dole and Food for Progress Programs’ FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO).


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 191,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


USDA Accepting Applications for FY 2024 Export Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from eligible organizations for fiscal year 2024 funding for five export market development programs.


USDA Delegation Visits Vietnam

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt visited Vietnam, February 27-March 1, to celebrate the country opening its markets to U.S.


USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Kicks Off Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission to Panama

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in Panama City today to launch a regional agribusiness trade mission.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 123,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 204,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported sales of 112,800 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 204,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 204,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


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

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


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

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


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.