News from April 2023
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agency Information Collection Activities, Comments Request: Understanding States' SNAP Customer Service Strategies discussed on April 26 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-FNS1 grant application closes on June 26
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
FY23-SNAP-LDP grant opened on April 27.
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Missouri
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Missouri for more than $1.2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Agriculture Department discusses Origin of Livestock; New Information Collection on April 26
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA’s CLEAR30 Offers Producers with Expiring Voluntary Conservation Contracts Rental Incentives and Longer Term Options
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in conservation for another 30 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened the signup period for its...
House Republican Proposals Hurt Rural Communities
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 26, 2023 - Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt rural communities, raise costs for hardworking families, and set back economic growth. And they demand these cuts while separately advancing proposals to add over $3 trillion to deficits through tax cuts and giveaways skewed to the wealthy and big corporations.
Helping Reduce Methane Emissions by Solving a Sticky Problem for U.S. Produce Exporters
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting April 27
By USDA Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
FY23-SNAP-DATA grant opened on April 27.
USDA Announces $45 Million Funding Opportunity to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially ...
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Thompson, McHenry, Johnson, Hill Issue Joint Statement on Digital Assets Partnership
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: Today, the House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees will host dual subcommittee hearings on the future of digital assets. Prior to the hearings, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee,...
USDA Faculty Exchange Program Helps Tuskegee University Expand Its International Impact
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Easier Enrollment in WIC Leads to Healthier Moms and Kids
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: By Janna Kimosh, Public Affairs Branch Chief, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service.
Opening Statement: “The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Spot Market Regulation”
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Release: "Good afternoon. I want to welcome everyone to our first meeting of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California on April 27
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Almonds Grown in California; Amendments to the Marketing Order discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Kicks-off Effort to Expand Market Opportunities for Climate-Smart Commodities and Learn from Pilot Projects
By USDA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort. Project partners are beginning work on formal implementation of the ...