The most recent press release, "USDA Forest Service Accepting Grant Applications for Wood Innovations Projects, Community Wood Energy Facilities," was submitted on Jan. 31.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 13 releases the month before, marking a 84.6 percent increase for the current month.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
The USDA's budget for 2021 sat at $146 billion, with programming costing $119 billion.
Press releases by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDA Forest Service Accepting Grant Applications for Wood Innovations Projects, Community Wood Energy Facilities | 01/31/2023 |
| Don’t Let Delivery and Takeout Foods Fumble Your Super Bowl | 01/31/2023 |
| USDA Continues Laying Foundation for More and Better Markets with Launch of Pilot Cattle Contracts Library | 01/31/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure | 01/30/2023 |
| Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend February Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | 01/30/2023 |
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh | 01/26/2023 |
| Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh | 01/26/2023 |
| USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | 01/26/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Tongass National Forest | 01/25/2023 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights | 01/24/2023 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services | 01/24/2023 |
| USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers | 01/23/2023 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments | 01/20/2023 |
| USDA Names 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Future Leaders in Agriculture Program Winners | 01/20/2023 |
| Members of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Announced | 01/19/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Efforts to Address the Wildfire Crisis | 01/19/2023 |
| USDA Publishes Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule | 01/18/2023 |
| USDA Introduces an E-Application for the 1890 National Scholars Program | 01/17/2023 |
| Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/16/2023 |
| USDA and National Urban League Partner To Promote Equity, Increase Nutrition Security and Expand Services In Underserved Communities Across America | 01/11/2023 |
| USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments to Benefit American Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers | 01/09/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Economy and Equitable Access in Puerto Rico | 01/09/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Projects to Promote Competition and Strengthen the Nation’s Meat Supply Chain | 01/05/2023 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Following the Swearing in of Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety | 01/04/2023 |