News from May 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Washington - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936.
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Volunteer Service Agreements and Volunteer Service Time and Attendance Record on May 17
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member, today announced that the committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be deputy secretary of agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.
Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity Program (CFDA 10.674) on May 17
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Opening Statement: "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: "Last month, we hosted the first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 118th Congress. As a fifth generation Kansan having grown up on my family farm, I understand the grit, tenacity, and courage that it takes to make a living in agriculture. I represent the Big First district of Kansas where agricultural producers sell $10 billion worth of livestock, dairy, poultry, and products like beef, milk, and eggs every year.
Importation of Fresh Pumpkin, Squash, and the Hybrid Tetsukabuto From Brazil Into the Continental United States discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Information Collection; Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.
USDA-FAS grant application closes on July 7
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
FY2023 Scientific Cooperation Research Program grant opened on May 19.
Notice of Funding Availability for the Native Community Development Financial Institution (NCDFI) Relending Demonstration Program FY 2023 discussed on May 18 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 19
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Notice of Funding for NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant opened on May 19.
ICYMI: Chairwoman Stabenow Champions Largest Investment In Rural Energy Since The New Deal
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Congressional Leaders to announce an $11 billion investment in rural electric cooperatives that expand clean, affordable, and reliable energy in rural communities around ...
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Washington, May 18, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to 36 projects aimed at...
USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, May 18, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to 36 projects aimed ...
Thompson, Scott Statement on the Passing of U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT" Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm...
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on May 18
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.