News from June 2023
Conservation Easement Program sign up for Florida Landowners Extended through June 30
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values have additional time to apply for a conservation easement program in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 11
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho will hold its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on July 11, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon via Microsoft Teams.
USDA Celebrates SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that, in partnership with states, territories and retailers across the country, online purchasing using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is now available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
NIFA Invests $19.5 million in Diseases of Agricultural Animals (A1221)
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
In the FY2023 funding cycle this AFRI program area priority focused on maintaining healthy agricultural animals to ensure a safe and adequate food supply by supporting research in cellular, molecular, genomic/genetic or whole-animal aspects of animal health;
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Ellison Brothers Inc., dba Franklin County Livestock
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
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.
USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Kiran Enterprises Inc. and Mohammed S. Malik
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc. (Kiran), doing business as Trenton Halal Meat Packing Company and Mohammed S. Malik of Trenton, N.J., (Malik) for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
USDA to Host an Informational Webinar About Opportunities to Serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host an informational webinar on June 27, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET to highlight its Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (GIAC) and encourage participation.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Introduces Special Commodity Levy on Imported Eggs
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On February 20, 2023, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies.
Spain: Spain Soybean and Products Market Outlook
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
This report presents an overview of Spain’s soybean and products market.
Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 29 May 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
This is a biweekly report outlining the prices of agricultural commodities in Bangladesh, as well as major trade and policy updates.
Agriculture Department discusses WTO Agricultural Quantity-Based Safeguard Trigger Levels on June 16
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Constituent Update - June 16, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: As announced on June 14, 2023, FSIS is implementing a multi-step effort aimed at strengthening the substantiation of animal-raising claims.
European Union: Delegated Act Published for Article 118 of the EU Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
The European Commission published Delegated Act 2023/905 in the Official Journal on May 4, 2023.
India: India's FSSAI Re-Operationalizes its Directive Relating to Revised Limit Specifications for Infant Nutrition Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
On May 22, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified on its website Direction REG-11027/3/2022-Regulation-FSSAI.
Spain: Grain Supply Chain Actors Agree on Drastic Crop Decline in Spain
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Several Spain grain supply chain actors have released their first estimates for grain production for MY 2023/24 and concur with the poor crop prospects.
“BLOCK GRANT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 12
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
“BLOCK GRANT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023“ was published in the House section on pages H2803-H2805 on June 12
Forest Service Handbook 5509.11, Chapter 10 Title Claims and Encroachments discussed on June 16 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon; Increased Assessment Rate discussed on June 16 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 - During the week of June 19 - 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing National Pollinator Week through the continued commitment and support for pollinator health and research. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually.
Agriculture Department discusses Olives Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate on June 16
By USDA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.