News from 2023


Agriculture Department discusses Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California on April 27

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Almonds Grown in California; Amendments to the Marketing Order discussed on April 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Kicks-off Effort to Expand Market Opportunities for Climate-Smart Commodities and Learn from Pilot Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the official kick-off of the implementation phase for projects funded through the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort. Project partners are beginning work on formal implementation of the ...


Agriculture Department discusses Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Continuance Referendum on April 27

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on April 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agency Information Collection Activities: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) National Disqualified List discussed on April 28 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Loan Guarantees Under the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program on April 28

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products on April 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Emergency Fuel Waivers for E15 Sales

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 - “The Biden-Harris Administration has been the most supportive in our history for homegrown, renewable biofuels, which bolster American agriculture, expand people’s options for affordable fuel, strengthen our nation’s energy independence, and power the transportation sector ...


Agriculture Department publishes notice on April 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sorghum Bran Rises as an Ingredient for Enhancing Gluten-Free Bread

Sorghum bran, often a low-cost byproduct of sorghum milling, can enhance gluten-free bread's nutritional value without compromising its flavor, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science.


Week ending April 15: Agriculture Department publishes 13 notices

There were 13 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 15, according to the Federal Register.


“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 2822” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on April 25

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 2822“ was published in the House section on page H1948 on April 25


Ranking Member Boozman, Arkansas Rice Farmer Highlight the Importance of Safety Net to Conservation Efforts at Subcommittee Hearing

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Jeff Rutledge, a rice farmer from Newport, Arkansas, highlighted how a strong farm safety net allows producers to enact the best conservation practices on their land.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 1

FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on May 1.


“INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION ACT” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on April 26

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION ACT” on April 26.


Integrating Nutrition into Healthcare in the Midwest

Release: By Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist, FNS Midwest Region with Guest Author, Amanda Sweetman, Regional Director of Farming and Healthy Lifestyles for the Farm at Trinity Health.


Constituent Update - April 28, 2023

Release: On April 25, 2023, FSIS announced a proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products when they exceed a very low level of Salmonella contamination.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $36M to Improve Roads, Trails, Water Quality as part of Investing in America Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 - Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing investments of more than $36 million in nearly 100 projects to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests and grasslands nationwide.