News from July 2023


Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 discussed on July 13 by Agriculture Department

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


Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection discussed on July 13 by Agriculture Department

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


Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection on July 13

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


Statement of Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on New Investments to Improve Measurement of Carbon Sequestration Through Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry

News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s announcement to improve the measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration through climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices.


United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes six press releases in April

There were six press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in April.


Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda Lowers Energy Costs for Rural Business Owners and Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Dr. Karama Neal today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access federal funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on July 13

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


317 press releases or notices published in January by U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service

There were 317 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service in January.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service publishes 11 press releases in March

There were 11 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in March.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 24 in April

There were 24 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in April.


U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes five press releases in June

There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in June.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service publishes 11 press releases or notices in June

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


Thompson, McHenry Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling in SEC v. Ripple

News Release: Today, the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn “GT" Thompson (PA-15), and the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York’s ruling in SEC v. Ripple Labs Inc. et al. and the need for legislative clarity in the digital asset ecosystem to prevent further uncertainty in our financial markets...


Constituent Update - July 14, 2023

Release: On July 20, 2023, FSIS will update the individual establishment Salmonella performance standard category information for raw poultry carcasses, raw chicken parts, and comminuted poultry products on the Salmonella Verification Testing Program Monthly Posting page on the FSIS website. Additionally, FSIS...


Week ending July 1: 4 notices published by Agriculture Department

There were four notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending July 1, according to the Federal Register.


Agriculture Department discusses Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council on July 17

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Don’t Flunk Food Safety This School Year

News Release: WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 - A healthy meal is more than selecting nutritious foods; it also includes safe food handling from the moment it’s being prepared and up until lunchtime. Would you pass or fail the safe lunch packing test? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has four tips for parents and caregivers to get an easy A in food safety this school year.


Missoula Resource Advisory Committee discussed on July 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Recent Flooding in Vermont

News Release: WASHINGTON, July 17, 2023 - To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the recent flooding in Vermont, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, state, and county offices are responding and providing a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to residents, agricultural producers and impacted communities.