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Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.); Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.); Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio); and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

Ranking Member Boozman, UA Professor Highlight Harms of New EPA Biotech Rule

A final rule issued last week by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) threatens U.S. biotech innovation and creates new market barriers for small producers, University of Arkansas Professor Margaret Leigh Worthington told the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research during her testimony at a hearing Wednesday on the farm bill horticulture title.

Funds to Advance Sustainable Technologies Now Available to New Jersey Shellfish Producers

Funding is now available to New Jersey shellfish aquaculture producers to implement conservation practices that promote aquatic habitat on shellfish leases and enhance water quality through the NJ COASTAL Project, a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) agreement between the Ocean County Soil Conservation District (OCSCD) and the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

USDA to Invest $3 Million to Support Cooperative Soil Science and Soil Survey Research  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest $3 million in partnerships to promote research that informs and improves soil surveys at the regional level, which is part of an ongoing effort to continue to provide critical data to the country.

Local teens take top honors at the 29th Rhode Island Envirothon

Approximately 55 students from six Rhode Island communities tested their knowledge of the area’s soils, forests, water, and wildlife as part of the competition.

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 6

By USDA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House section on pages H2761-H2763 on June 6

Week ending May 27: 11 notices published by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023

There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 27, according to the Federal Register.

Philippines: Biofuels Annual

In support of climate action, the Philippines calculated its carbon intensity for ethanol made from molasses and sugarcane at 46.8 gCO2e/MJ, and of biodiesel from crude coconut oil and refined coconut oil at 32.8 gCO2e/MJ and 31.5 gCO2e/MJ, respectively.

New Zealand: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters and food and agricultural products.

Grain: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in grains.

Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in oilseeds.

Cotton: World Markets and Trade

This monthly report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in cotton.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. Connecting all communities across the United States...

USDA Accepts More Than 1 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This is one of several signups that USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is holding for the program.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on June 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet

News Release: Funding Part of Investing in America Agenda

USDA Welcomes 2023 Tribal College Fellows to Washington, D.C.

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 12, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed five faculty and staff from tribal colleges and universities and one state land-grant university to learn about USDA research opportunities, programs, and services through the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship (The ...

“Rural Programming (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

“Rural Programming (Executive Calendar)” was published on pages S1993-S1994 of the Congressional Record on June 7.

“Farm Bill (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8