News from 2023
Australia: Dairy and Products Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Milk production in Australia in 2023 is forecast to decrease by three percent to 8.2 million metric tons (MMT). This is despite generally very good production conditions for 2023, particularly with record milk prices and easing grain and fertilizer prices.
China: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
This report lists the major registration requirements and export certificates required for food and agricultural exports to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
China: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
This report presents regulations and standards applicable to food and agricultural imports, including changes to existing standards.
Ghana: Ghana Oilseeds Voluntary 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Post forecasts MY2023/24 palm oil production up by 20 percent over the current marketing year’s estimate.
United Kingdom: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
MY 2022/23 has been overshadowed by the developments in Ukraine.
Opening Statement: "To Review The National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health And Confronting The Wildfire Crisis"
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Forestry, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.
Opening Statement: "A Review Of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Chairman of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities."
Thompson, Scott Statement On The Passing Of U.s. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm:
Thompson, Scott Statement On The Passing Of U.s. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm:
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 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.)
ICYMI: Chairwoman Stabenow Champions Largest Investment In Rural Energy Since The New Deal
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
This week, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Congressional Leaders to announce an $11 billion investment in rural electric cooperatives that expand clean, affordable, and reliable energy in rural communities around the country.
Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Funding for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $500 million in available funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for fiscal year 2023.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 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.)
15 notices published in week ending May 6 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 21, 2023
There were 15 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 6, according to the Federal Register.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 21, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
By USDA Newswire | May 22, 2023
Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Watershed Infrastructure to Help Communities Recover from, Prepare for Natural Disasters as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making investments, including from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in watershed infrastructure to help communities recover from and prepare for natural disasters.
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants grant opened on May 23.
Connecting Kids To Meals: A Valued Resource For Kids In Northwest Ohio
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
Release: By Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist, FNS Midwest Region with Guest Author, Wendi R. Huntley, President and CEO, Connecting Kids to Meals.
Time is of the Essence: 100 Years of Data Identify the Right Time to Regenerate Perennial Grasses
By USDA Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: Perennial grasses are economically and biologically important in the Southwest U.S. region, but the abundance of these plants can change dramatically over time. There is concern that declines in grasses are becoming more common. Why grass cover changes, however, is poorly understood.