The most recent press release, "USDA Receives Equity Commission Interim Recommendations," was submitted on Feb. 28.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 24 releases the month before, marking a 16.7 percent decrease 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 February
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDA Receives Equity Commission Interim Recommendations | 02/28/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $10 Million for Reforestation through Forest Nursery and Native Seed Partnerships | 02/24/2023 |
| USDA Invests More than $48.6 Million to Manage Risks, Combat Climate Change | 02/21/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies | 02/21/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63 Million in High-Speed Internet for People in Rural Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Mississippi | 02/16/2023 |
| Secretary Vilsack Awards Employees for Exceptional Service Supporting, Advancing U.S. Agriculture | 02/16/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Provides $262 Million to Improve Access to Jobs, Health Care and Infrastructure Across the Rural Partners Network | 02/15/2023 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Nomination of Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA | 02/15/2023 |
| Former Vice President Al Gore Announced as Opening Keynote Speaker at AIM for Climate Summit | 02/14/2023 |
| USDA Unveils Strategic Approach and New Investments for Addressing Water Supply Challenges for Producers in the West | 02/13/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide | 02/13/2023 |
| USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum | 02/13/2023 |
| USDA Announces Renewed Partnership with Tribal Colleges and Historic Realignment | 02/10/2023 |
| 2022 Was Another Record Year for U.S. Farm Exports | 02/10/2023 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments | 02/08/2023 |
| FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to Invest in Rural Communities, Nutrition Security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, More and Better Markets and Lower Costs for Families | 02/06/2023 |
| USDA Chief Scientist Applauds Notable Scientific Achievements in 2022 | 02/06/2023 |
| USDA Announces Steps To Improve Child Health through Nutritious School Meals | 02/03/2023 |
| USDA Invests $9.4 Million in Compost and Food Waste Reduction Projects | 02/02/2023 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments | 02/02/2023 |