News from May 2023
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 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.
Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 14 in week ending May 13
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2023
There were 14 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.
For The Purpose Of Receiving Testimony From The U.s. Department Of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service And Farm Service Agency"
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled,
Thompson Issues Statement On Wotus Ruling
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Following the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency case, Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
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.
Committee Releases FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and FY24 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bills
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bills for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and Legislative Branch Subcommittees.
Granger, Carter, Bost: As Promised, House Republicans Fully Fund VA
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Chairman John Carter, and Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Committee Releases FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Homeland Security Subcommittee.
Committee Releases FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Appropriations Markups Postponed
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement on postponing markups scheduled for the week of May 22, 2023.
Clean Up to Green Up
By USDA Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the renewal of the USDA People’s Garden Initiative, NRCS New York employees and other partners collaborated in a spring clean-up in the Bronx on May 5th at Taqwa Community Farm and the Garden of Happiness.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 29, 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.
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Revenue Loss Programs to July 14
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 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.
USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Agri-Trade Mission to Japan
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA-FSA grant application closes on July 31
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
Organic Certification Cost Share Programs grant opened on May 31.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 30 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, 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 31, 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 Funding Opportunity for the Technical Assistance and Construction for Innovative Regional Wastewater Treatment Solutions Grant Pilot Program discussed on May 30 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses USDA Equity Commission on May 30
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.