News from 2023
USDA Announces September 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
By USDA Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for September 2023, which are effective Sept. 1, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
Constituent Update - September 1, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
Release: When you hit the road for that one last camping trip or beach day this Labor Day weekend, bring food safety along to keep foodborne illness in the rearview mirror. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow the top 10 Labor Day food safety tips for travelers.
3 notices published in week ending Aug. 19 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Sep 3, 2023
There were three notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Aug. 19, according to the Federal Register.
Farm Bill 101: Global Food Aid
By USDA Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Farm Bill and Global Food Aid...
Scientists Spice Up their Mosquito Weaponry with Mustard
By USDA Newswire | Sep 6, 2023
News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have shown that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, which start their lives in stagnant water before emerging into winged adults that take to the air in search of a blood meal.
USDA to Break Ground on New Plant Research Facility on NC State University Campus
By USDA Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C., September 6, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the construction of a new plant research facility. The new facility underscores USDA€™s commitment to supporting scientific research that addresses agricultural challenges impacting farmers and consumers nationwide.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Sept. 5 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Stabenow, Boozman Urge Secretary Vilsack to Support American Farmers by Making Investments in Trade Promotion and Food Assistance
By USDA Newswire | Sep 7, 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, are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use its authorities under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter ...
Agriculture Department discusses Potato Research and Promotion Plan; Changes to Board Membership and Administrative Committee on Sept. 5
By USDA Newswire | Sep 7, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on Sept. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Issues a Default Decision against Dan Colbert for Violating the Packers and Stockyards Act
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default against Dan Colbert (Colbert) of Oklahoma, on June 22, 2023, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
FSIS Launches New Data Tool: Recall and Public Health Alert API
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, September 7, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API). This is FSIS first public API and will transform the way the public can benefit from this critical and timely public health information.
At the Africa Food Systems Forum, USDA Announces Major Partnerships in Africa
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Sept. 7, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt announced new partnerships to enhance plant and animal health at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Tanzania this week. Under Secretary Moffitt’s engagements underscored USDA’s strong partnership in Africa through delivering real solutions.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Cody Easterday
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Cody Easterday (Easterday) of Pasco, Wash., on Aug. 11, 2023, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Cranbury Sales Stables LLC.
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Cranbury Sales Stables LLC. (Cranbury), Cranbury, N. J., and its owners Marlon Garcia (Garcia) and Danny M. Estevez (Estevez) on Aug. 11, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
USDA Cites Tyler’s Pride Produce LLC in Louisiana for PACA Violations
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Tyler’s Pride Produce LLC (Tyler’s Pride), Kenner, La., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Sept. 12
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
Army Youth Program Evaluation grant opened on Sept. 8.
USDA Cites US Fresh Corp. in New York for PACA Violations
By USDA Newswire | Sep 8, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on US Fresh Corp. (US Fresh), Bronx, N.Y., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Tariffs on Agricultural Products
By USDA Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2023 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that India has agreed to reduce tariffs on key U.S. agricultural products :
Constituent Update - September 8, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
Release: On September 7, 2023, FSIS launched a new feature on its website that enables software developers to access data on recalls and public health alerts through an application programming interface (API)a development that will transform the way the public can benefit from this critical and timely public health information.
Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 12 in week ending Aug. 26
By USDA Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
There were 12 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Aug. 26, according to the Federal Register.