News from 2023
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 4
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
2023 USDA NRCS California Conservation Cooperative Agreements grant opened on May 4.
Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called the views of Jared Bernstein, President Biden’s nominee to serve as chair of the White House Council on Economic Advisors (CEA), a “threat to rural America’s future" and encouraged members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to reject his nomination.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Double Creek Livestock LLC
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Double Creek Livestock LLC (Double Creek) of Demopolis, Ala., on March 30, 2023, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Double Creek waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $750.
USDA Announces Finalists for Twelve New USDA Regional Food Business Centers and $420 Million in Funding to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 - Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new ...
March: 53 notices published by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
There were 53 notices published by the Agriculture Department in March, according to the Federal Register.
Agriculture Department discusses Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries on May 3
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service publishes 93 press releases in April
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
There were 93 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in April.
Consolidated Multifamily Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) FY 2023 discussed on May 4 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-NRCS grant application closes on June 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
2023 USDA NRCS California Conservation Contribution Agreements grant opened on May 5.
Fact Sheet: USDA Is Fighting for Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - Fair and competitive markets have long been the cornerstone of the American economy. Competition ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and those who grow our nation’s food to have the freedom to choose among different suppliers, employers, and retailers to buy and sell their ...
Agriculture Department discusses Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2023 on May 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 5
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) grant opened on May 5.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63M for Fuel Breaks to Protect Communities, Increase Firefighter Safety, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: DURANGO, Colo., May 4, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to expand wildfire barriers, known as fuel breaks, to protect communities and firefighters across the West.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction discussed on May 4 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Review and Issuance of Agency Guidance Documents; Removal of Regulations on May 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.