News from 2023
20 press releases published in January by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service in January.
NIFA Invests Nearly $8M in Regional Innovations for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The purpose of the CAFF program area priority in AFRI’s Foundational and Applied Science program area is to establish an agricultural testbed and demonstration farm for climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
USDA Seeks Cotton Board Nominees
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominations of domestic cotton producers from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, and importers of cotton and cotton-containing products for positions on the Cotton Board.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for American Agriculture Feeds Kids and Families Acquisition Phase 2
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing plans to purchase a variety of protein items to support activities to leverage American Agriculture to feed kids and families.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pacific Groundfish/Seafood Products
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Pacific Groundfish/Seafood Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Salmon Products
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Salmon Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Almonds
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Almonds for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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 Report | May 14, 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 markets and navigate federal, state, and local resources, thereby closing the gaps to success.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Double Creek Livestock LLC
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
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 Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Nebraska Beef LTD
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nebraska Beef LTD (Nebraska Beef) of Omaha, Neb., on April 13, 2023, for an alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Nebraska Beef waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $13,000.
USDA Publishes Final Rule for Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries; Federal Grain Inspection Service to Host Webinar to Discuss Details
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule in response to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) which amended the U.S. Grain Standards Act to allow official grain inspection agency (OA) customers to obtain official services from providers other than their assigned OA.
USDA Notifies Sellers Who Sold Livestock to McClain Farms Inc., 7M Cattle Feeders Inc., McClain Feed Yard Inc., Brian McClain of Benton, Kentucky, of Need to File Dealer Trust Claims
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is notifying anyone who sold livestock to and has not received payment from McClain Farms Inc., 7M Cattle Feeders Inc., McClain Feed Yard Inc., or Brian McClain to file Dealer Trust claims promptly.
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire Report | May 14, 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.
16 press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 16 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in February.
19 press releases published in February by United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 19 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in February.
Agriculture Department publishes 16 notices in week ending April 29
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 29, according to the Federal Register.
U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 20 press releases in February
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February.
Six press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in February.
16 press releases or notices published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
By USDA Newswire | May 15, 2023
There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in April.
Six press releases published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | May 15, 2023
There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in April.