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News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in...

Export Sales to Poland

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first ...

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 15

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1623-S1624 on May 11

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee discussed on May 15 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley

News Release: When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.

Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program on May 16

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities

USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Opening Statement: "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis"

Release: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Forestry Subcommittee hearing titled 'To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.'.

A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?

News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Xochitl Torres Small

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 Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Washington - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936.

Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Volunteer Service Agreements and Volunteer Service Time and Attendance Record on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

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 committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be deputy secretary of agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.

Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity Program (CFDA 10.674) on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Opening Statement: "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"

Release: "Last month, we hosted the first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 118th Congress. As a fifth generation Kansan having grown up on my family farm, I understand the grit, tenacity, and courage that it takes to make a living in agriculture. I represent the Big First district of Kansas where agricultural producers sell $10 billion worth of livestock, dairy, poultry, and products like beef, milk, and eggs every year.

Importation of Fresh Pumpkin, Squash, and the Hybrid Tetsukabuto From Brazil Into the Continental United States discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department