News from 2023


Export Sales to China

Private exporters reported sales of 204,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


“House Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on March 30

“House Committee Meetings” was published on pages D310-D311 of the Congressional Record on March 30.


“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-03-30” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on March 29

“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-03-30“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D302-D303 on March 29


Biden-Harris Administration Invests $40 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to People in Rural New Mexico

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access for people living and working in rural areas in New Mexico.


Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Announces April 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which are effective April 3, 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.


Agriculture Department discusses Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) Designation in the Texas Central Area on April 3

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Invests $40 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to People in Rural New Mexico

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access for people living and working in rural areas in New Mexico.


February: Agriculture Department publishes 49 notices

There were 49 notices published by the Agriculture Department in February, according to the Federal Register.


Public press releases : U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service publishes 111 in March

There were 111 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in March.


USDA Asks Americans to Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM). This national outreach month is dedicated to highlighting the impact of invasive plant pests and diseases on plants nationwide and informing Americans how they can help reduce their spread. IPPDAM aims to raise public awareness about the threat and how U.S. residents can help protect U.S. resources from hungry pests.


USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the appointment of 15 new members and five returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI).


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 5

Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative grant opened on April 5.


Secretary Tom Vilsack Visits Greeley Evans School District

Release: By Anjali Budhiraja, USDA FNS Public Affairs Specialist with Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Superintendent, Greeley Evans School District 6, guest author.


USDA-AMS grant application closes on June 6

Micro-Grants for Food Security Program grant opened on April 5.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting April 5

2023 Scientific Exchange Program - African Animal Feed and Fertilizer Innovation grant opened on April 5.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on June 8

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship grant opened on April 5.


USDA-FNS1 grant application closes on June 4

SNAP Fraud Framework Implementation Grants 2023 grant opened on April 5.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting April 5

1890 Facilities Grants Program grant opened on April 5.