News from 2023


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 5

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Constituent Update - May 5, 2023

Release: Today, FSIS announced the availability of a guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE), shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step. FSIS is seeking public comment on the guideline until July 5, 2023. The agency...


Availability of FSIS Ready-To-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline discussed on May 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.


United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of Agriculture that showcased critical bilateral efforts to address global food security and climate change.



Week ending April 22: 11 notices published by Agriculture Department

There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 22, according to the Federal Register.


USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Adam Smith Livestock

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Adam T. Smith, doing business as Adam Smith Livestock (Smith) of Spring Mills, Pa., on April 11, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior

News Release: Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production?.


Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection for the National School Lunch Program discussed on May 8 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Media Advisory: USDA, Colorado Leaders to Highlight New Partnership to Reduce Water Use, Protect Water Quality

News Release: DENVER, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use and protecting water...


USDA, Colorado Introduce Additional Conservation Practice to Address Regional Drought Concerns

News Release: DENVER, Colo., May 8, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado are continuing and strengthening their Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) partnership to support and empower Colorado’s agricultural producers and landowners in reducing consumptive water use...


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 8 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-ARS Research Entomologist Named Finalist in the Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal

News Release: Washington, May 8, 2023-Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored today as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an Emerging Leader for her pioneering work designing...


AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.


Celebrating World Trade Month

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Operational Challenges in Child Nutrition Programs (OCCNP) Surveys on May 8

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 8

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Cancellation of Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.