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Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs."

Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson: The lower energy costs act restores American Agriculture

Before President Joe Biden took office, America was the largest energy producer in the world, and oil and gas—the raw materials for vital farm inputs from diesel fuel to fertilizer production—were abundant and affordable.

Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:

Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 24

National Food and Agricultural Sciences Teaching, Extension, and Research Awards grant opened on April 6.

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 25

Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage Systems grant opened on April 6.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Issuance of Final Permanent Seasonal Hunting Order in the Douglas Ranger District of the Thunder Basin National Grassland on April 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 6

Special Research Grants Program Potato Research grant opened on April 6.

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on June 1

Food and Agricultural Education Information System grant opened on April 6.

Notice of Intent To Publish Proposed Permanent Recreational Shooting Order in the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests discussed on April 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Kansas

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kansas for more than $2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.

Agriculture Department discusses Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues on April 6

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $34M to Strengthen Wood Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs, Sustainable Forest Management

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 - As part of its goal of investing in rural America, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that $33.7 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund projects to strengthen the wood products economy and promote sustainable forest management. ...

USDA Announces $7.6 Million in Grant Funding Available to Promote Food Security in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $7.6 million in funding available through the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations in food insecure...

USDA Awards Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health and Nutrient Management

News Release: AMES, Iowa, April 6, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative ...

USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Netherlands Trade Mission

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

105-Year-Old Fondy Farmers Market Increases Access to Healthy, Local Food and Economic Opportunity in Greater Milwaukee Area

Release: By Penny Weaver, Acting Midwest Public Affairs Director, Food and Nutrition Service with guest author Stephen Petro, Fondy Farm Director and Chief Operating Officer.

Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations discussed on April 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Ranking Member Boozman Applauds USTR’s Continued Efforts to Hold India Accountable for Trade Distorting Practices