News from May 2023


Information Collection Request; Power of Attorney discussed on May 2 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Spotlight: Australia’s Table Grapes

Australia’s table grape sector has made great strides during the last 10 years, raising production by more than a third and exports by 50 percent.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jarrod Williams LLC

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement on March 20, 2023, with Jarrod Williams LLC (Jarrod), of Pike Road Ala., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Jarrod waived his rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,375.


Nigeria: Grain and Feed Annual

Rice import for MY 2023/24 is forecast to increase by 4 percent as flooding curbs domestic production and increases imports.


Agriculture Department discusses Beef Promotion and Research Order; Reapportionment and Technical Amendment on May 2

The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senegal: FAIRS Annual Country Report

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental regulatory bodies and enforcement mechanisms.


Argentina: Sugar Annual

Post projects Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 sugarcane production to drop to 18.9 million metric tons (MMT) due to dry weather and high heat during the southern hemisphere summer.


South Africa: Sugar Annual

Post forecasts South Africa’s sugar cane crop will increase by 3 percent to 18.5 million metric tons (MT) in market year (MY) 2023/24 assuming a return to normal weather conditions, an improvement in yields, and industry efforts to increase production, especially for small-scale farmers.


2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook

The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook provides a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world during the 2022 calendar year.


“Producer Perspectives On The 2023 Farm Bill”

Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, delivered the following opening remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled, "Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill."


The Future Of Digital Assets: Identifying The Regulatory Gaps In Spot Market Regulation”

Rep. Dusty Johnson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Spot Market Regulation."


Thompson, Mchenry, Johnson, Hill Issue Joint Statement On Digital Assets Partnership

Today, the House Agriculture and Financial Services Committees will host dual subcommittee hearings on the future of digital assets.


Carter Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Air Force and Space Force Military Construction and Family Housing (As Prepared)

Today’s hearing is on the Air Force and Space Force fiscal year 2024 budget request for military construction and family housing.


Granger Rules Committee Remarks on Limit, Save, Grow Act

Thank you, Chairman Cole and Ranking Member McGovern, for allowing me to testify on the Limit, Save, Grow Act.


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Justice Grantmaking Components (As Prepared)

The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.



Granger on Limit, Save, Grow Act

Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement after the House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act.


Aderholt Remarks at FY24 Oversight Hearing for the Provider Relief Fund and Healthcare Workforce Shortages (As Prepared)

Good morning. I am pleased to welcome today the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to talk about the Provider Relief Fund and healthcare workforce issues in general.


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Drug Enforcement Administration (As Prepared)

The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (As Prepared)

The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.