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News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $23 million in grant funding is available to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives.

Notice published on June 8 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on June 8

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on June 8 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Functions and Procedures; Forest Service Functions on June 8

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Celebrates SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States

Release: WASHINGTON, June 9, 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.

USDA-NRCS grant application closes on July 10

Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs Restoration and Repair grant opened on June 10.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $43 Million Investment to Advance Innovation in Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 9, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses of wood, including as a construction material in commercial buildings, as an energy source, and in manufacturing and processing input for wood products used in framing homes, making paper products and more.

Agriculture Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Rural Rental Housing Program; OMB Control No.: 0575-0189 on June 9

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department publishes notice on June 9

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers discussed on June 9 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on June 9

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Constituent Update - June 9, 2023

Release: Reminder: Upcoming NACMPI Meeting. The National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) will convene a virtual meeting on June 21-22, 2023, from 10-4 p.m. ET. Further details and registration for the virtual, public meeting are available on the FSIS website. At the meeting, NACMPI...

USDA Announces Tool to Assist Small Businesses and Individuals in Identifying Procurement Opportunities

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 9, 2023 - Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the deployment of a tool to assist industry and small disadvantaged entities in identifying potential opportunities for selling their products and services to USDA.

USDA Under Secretary Kicks Off Agribusiness Trade Mission to Japan

Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor launched an agribusiness trade mission to Japan.

Rapid Snowmelt in May Results in An Early Melt Out Across Montana

“If it seems to you like the snow disappeared quickly this spring, you are not wrong,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Supply Specialist.

Thompson And Mchenry Release Digital Asset Market Structure Proposal

Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a discussion draft providing a statutory framework for a digital assets intended to provide clarity, fill regulatory gaps, and foster innovation.

Opening Statement: "The Future Of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity For Digital Asset Spot Markets"

Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled, “The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity for Digital Asset Spot Markets”

Opening Statement: "Innovation, Employment, Integrity, And Health: Opportunities For Modernization In Title Iv"