News from June 2023


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service publishes 21 in February

There were 21 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in February.


Virginia Resource Advisory Committee; Meeting discussed on June 13 by Agriculture Department

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


Agriculture Department discusses Minerals Cost Recovery on June 13

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


Notice published by Agriculture Department on June 13

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


Opening Statement: "Stakeholder Perspectives on USDA’s Rural Development Programs"

Release: "Good morning and thank you to everyone for joining us today. I am glad to be joined by Ranking Member Caraveo and the members of this subcommittee as we talk with stakeholders about rural development programs.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service publishes 234 press releases or notices in December 2022

There were 234 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service in December 2022.


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

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


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock (FCL), on April 24, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, FCL waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $4,750.


Public press releases: United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry publishes 14 in March

There were 14 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in March.


27 press releases published in March by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were 27 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes two in May

There were two press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in May.


USDA Announces Corrections to Emergency Relief Program Policy to More Accurately Reflect 2020 and 2021 Natural Disaster Impacts on Crops Intended for On-Farm Use

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two to provide a method for valuing losses and accessing program benefits to eligible producers of certain crops, including grapes grown and used by the same producer for wine production or forage...


Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service publishes nine in May

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


USDA Seeks Comments on Increasing Land Access Programmatic Environmental Assessment

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the availability of a Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Reinstatement Comment Request on June 14

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


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on June 14 by Agriculture Department

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


USDA Launches Effort to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims. This action builds on the significant work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels and to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American economy.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting June 15

FY 2023 Cochran Fellowship Program - MSI grant opened on June 15.


Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Strategic Priorities to Support Communities Impacted by Wildfires Across the Nation

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 14, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.


United States Standards for Beans discussed on June 14 by Agriculture Department

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