News from 2023
Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease
By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: CLAY CENTER, Neb., May 9, 2023 -Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually.
AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership
By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 - The second day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit kicked off with keynote remarks from His Excellency Engineer Mohammed Alameeri, Assistant Under Secretary, Food Diversity Sector, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab ...
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These ...
Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Farm to School and Child Nutrition Programming Model in Rialto, California
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. One of my favorite activities is to see FNS programs in action. Therefore, as often as I can, I try to visit schools that know how to have fun while feeding kids healthy meals. Recently, I had the chance to visit Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) and learn about...
Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 - Special U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry issued an urgent call today for climate action by announcing ways to partner and accelerate investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during the final day of the AIM for Climate Summit, which was held in Washington D.C. May 8-10, 2023.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 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, today announced that the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy will hold a hearing titled “Rural Broadband: Connecting our Communities to the Digital Economy." U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) will chair this hearing.
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These funding opportunities...
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These funding opportunities...
Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing to consider the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Stabenow, Thompson, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - “Today, the four leaders of the Agriculture Committees had a conversation with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack on the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill this year. The Farm Bill is a jobs bill. It is a safety net for farmers and consumers, and it is an investment in our rural ...
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Prop 12.
USDA's Research Chemist Named Finalist in The Science, Technology and Environment Category For Samuel J. Heyman Service To America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 - Vincent Edwards, a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist, is being honored today as a finalist in the Science, Technology and Environment category for 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for his innovative work in developing effective new cotton-based medical gauze and dressings for trauma and chronic wound patients that are now in use by hospitals and first responders.
Agriculture and Interior Departments Invest $2.8 Billion to Improve Public Lands Access and Support Conservation Efforts Across the United States
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Historic investments from Great American Outdoors Act will create thousands of jobs, improve infrastructure on our federal lands, and safeguard the environment
Chairman Thompson and Chairman Mann Express Concern Regarding SCOTUS Prop 12 Ruling
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to uphold California’s Proposition 12, which mandates a variety of animal production standards and would specifically ban the in-state sale of pork from hogs not raised in accordance with the California law, even if those hogs were raised...
Four Corners Issue Joint Statement on Farm Bill White House Meeting
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Following a meeting with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack, Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member David Scott, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement...
Agriculture Department discusses Section 306C Water and Waste Disposal (WWD) Loans and Grants on May 11
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Announces Signup for New Rice Production Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin sending prefilled applications to rice producers the week of May 8 for the new Rice Production Program (RPP), which will provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers based on 2022 planted and prevented planted acres.
USDA, Colorado Introduce Additional Conservation Practice to Address Regional Drought Concerns
By USDA Newswire Report | May 12, 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 and protecting water quality, while conserving critical natural resources.