News from 2023
FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This report includes technical information and certificate requirements for food and agricultural product exports to the Republic of South Korea.
Cote d'Ivoire: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Milled rice production for MY 2023/24 is projected at 1.2 million metric tons (MMT) an 11 percent increase from MY 2021/22. Post projects milled rice production for MY 2022/23 at 1.1 MMT, a 3 percent increase from MY 2021/22.
Mexico: Mexico Amends the National List of Permitted Substances for Organic Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Federal Registry published the amendments to Annex 1 of the National List of Permitted Substances for Organic Agriculture.
Chairman Thompson And Chairman Mann Express Concern Regarding Scotus Prop 12 Ruling
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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 in other states.
Four Corners Issue Joint Statement On Farm Bill White House Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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:
Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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.
Stabenow, Thompson, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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.
Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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.
Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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.
Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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).
Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
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 Highlights New Regional Food Business Center to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure in the Delta Region
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Mississippi, May 12, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a stakeholder conversation in Jackson, Mississippi to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Delta Regional Food Business Center and discuss public and private partnerships to strengthen food supply ...
SNAP Online Shopping Expansion Team Honored as Finalists for Service to America Medal
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 This week, USDA Food and Nutrition Service employees were announced as finalists for the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as the Sammies, run by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service. The Sammies are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Request for a New Information Collection: Consumer Labeling Research: Focus Groups discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Tobacco Report: Notice of Request for an Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection on May 12
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agriculture Department discusses Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board on May 12
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Constituent Update - May 12, 2023
By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: FSIS is extending the comment period on the proposed determination titled Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products. Published on April 28, 2023, the deadline for comments was originally June 27, 2023. The proposed determination will be open for comments for an additional 30 days until July 27, 2023.