News from 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA Advance Exploration, Science
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a memorandum of understanding today strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science research, technology, and agricultural management, and the application of science data and models to agricultural decision making.
California Firm Posts $100,000 Employment Bond
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington - Westlake Distributors LLC, operating out of Downey, Calif., has posted a $100,000 surety bond to employ Christopher Martin, as required by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
Agriculture Department discusses Notice of a Request for Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on June 21
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting June 22
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
FY23 School Foodservice Workforce grant opened on June 22.
Opening Statement: "Closing the Digital Divide in Rural America"
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: "Throughout this Congress, the House Committee on Agriculture has had countless discussions on ways we can empower our farm families and build a robust rural economy. A pillar of these discussions is providing rural communities with access to high-speed, affordable, and reliable broadband internet connectivity.
Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus Make Honeybees More Susceptible to Insecticides
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Controlling for Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV), can help with improving honeybee populations and make bees less susceptible to harmful insecticides, according to a recent study published in Environmental Pollution.
Statement of Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on EPA New Renewable Fuel Standard Final Rule
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Stabenow released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s biofuels announcement...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The...
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Water and Environmental Programs discussed on June 22 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on June 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.
Agriculture Department discusses Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act on June 23
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
U.S. Exporters Build New Partnerships During Ag Trade Mission to Japan
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Agency Information Collection Activities: WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2024 & 2026 Study discussed on June 23 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cultivating Health, Nutrition & Innovation in the Land of Enchantment
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: By JoAnn Makinano, Public Affairs Specialist, Southwest Region Food and Nutrition Service.
USDA Partners with Agromovil to Help Smallholder Farmers in Ghana and Tanzania Access Local Markets
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.
USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with American businesses as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers.
Constituent Update - June 23, 2023
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
Release: FSIS conducted a study with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) laboratories to gather data on not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products purchased at retail stores. Specifically, FSIS was interested in gaining information on the positive rate ofSalmonellain these products and any differences in laboratory methods used.