News from March 2023
USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 3
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Equipment Grants Program grant opened on March 16.
Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notices by the Pacific Northwest Region; Oregon, Washington, and Parts of California discussed on March 15 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products With U.S.-Origin Claims discussed on March 13 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers on March 13
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests; Idaho; Clearwater National Forest Travel Planning on March 14
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 16
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Renewable Resource Extension Act National Focus Fund Project grant opened on March 16.
USDA-NIFA grant application closes on May 15
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas grant opened on March 16.
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 16
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project grant opened on March 16.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; APHIS Credit and User Fee Accounts discussed on March 13 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting March 16
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program - Pre-Applications grant opened on March 16.
Statement from FNCS Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean on Replacing Stolen SNAP Benefits
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 With new authority from Congress, FNS is working with our state partners to replace SNAP benefits stolen through card skimming and other similar crimes so that those who fall victim to a criminals selfish and illegal actions can still afford food for their families. We are...
Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting March 17
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
2024 Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program grant opened on March 17.
Researchers Aim to Reduce Pesticide Drift in the Lower Mississippi Delta
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: To reduce the effects of pesticide drift and protect pollinators, researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Stoneville, Mississippi, are investigating the best ways of using hooded sprayers and conventional (unhooded) sprayers.
USDA-FAS grant application closes on May 19
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program grant opened on March 17.
USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting March 17
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
Emerging Markets Program grant opened on March 17.
USDA, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop Jr. Announce the Expansion of Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Georgia
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt and Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean, along with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop Jr. (GA-02)...
USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Compost and Food Waste Reduction
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $9.5 million for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2023. The cooperative agreements support projects that develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. They are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Tennessee
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Tennessee for more than $4.1 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); Emergency Grain Storage Facility Assistance Program on March 16
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.