News from May 2023


Constituent Update - May 19, 2023

Release: In response to a stakeholder request received in May 2023, FSIS is making the underlying data from the consumer survey related to its voluntary Product of USA proposed rule available on Regulations.gov.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $500 Million for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program to Better Support Partners, Producers as Part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP leverages ...


Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Funding for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $500 million in available funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for fiscal year 2023. The announcement included streamlined policies to efficiently implement the program for farmers, ranchers, and local partners.


Land-grant Universities Support the ‘Queen of Forages’

Several Land-grant Universities conduct research and Extension projects with funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) that supports the nation’s alfalfa industry.


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Fresh Nectarines and Plums

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Nectarines and Plums for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Frozen Blueberry Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Highbush Blueberries Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


USDA Suspends USGSA Inspection Designation for Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.


USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (Cattlemen’s Beef Board) to succeed 27 members with terms that expire in March 2024.


Israel: Retail Foods

Israel is a net importer of all major categories of food products.


Singapore: FAIRS Annual Country Report

The report provides information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products from the United States to Singapore.


United Kingdom: Oilseeds and Products Annual

MY 2022/23 has been overshadowed by the developments in Ukraine.


Sugar Monthly Import and Re-Export Data

On June 25, 2019, USTR reallocated sugar from countries that have stated they are unable to fill.


World Agricultural Production

Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.


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.


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.


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.


India: Coffee Annual

FAS Mumbai (Post) forecasts marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 coffee production (October-September) at 5.8 million 60-kilogram bags.


Guatemala: Coffee Annual

Guatemala’s coffee planted area remains steady at 305,000 (hectares) Ha but may shrink slightly in the middle term as other more profitable crops are starting to substitute some coffee areas.


South Africa: Agricultural Economic Fact Sheet

The South African Agricultural Economic Fact Sheet has been updated to include calendar year 2022.


Canada: Updated Guidance on Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling

Health Canada published an updated guidance document to assist businesses in complying with front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL) requirements.