The most recent press release, "USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility," was submitted on May 24.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 24 releases the month before, the same as 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 May
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDA, DHS Cut Ribbon on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility | 05/24/2023 |
| USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building | 05/23/2023 |
| Don’t Let Your Outdoor Meal Become a Feast for Bacteria | 05/23/2023 |
| USDA to Bring New Jobs and Improved Infrastructure to Rural Partners Network Communities | 05/22/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Watershed Infrastructure to Help Communities Recover from, Prepare for Natural Disasters as Part of Investing in America Agenda | 05/22/2023 |
| USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events | 05/19/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $500 Million for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program to Better Support Partners, Producers as Part of Investing in America Agenda | 05/19/2023 |
| USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda | 05/18/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda | 05/16/2023 |
| USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production | 05/15/2023 |
| USDA Highlights New Regional Food Business Center to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure in the Delta Region | 05/12/2023 |
| Agriculture and Interior Departments Invest $2.8 Billion to Improve Public Lands Access and Support Conservation Efforts Across the United States | 05/11/2023 |
| USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers | 05/10/2023 |
| Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28 | 05/10/2023 |
| AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership | 05/09/2023 |
| AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives | 05/08/2023 |
| United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue | 05/05/2023 |
| Fact Sheet: USDA Is Fighting for Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets | 05/04/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63M for Fuel Breaks to Protect Communities, Increase Firefighter Safety, as Part of Investing in America Agenda | 05/04/2023 |
| USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas | 05/04/2023 |
| USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas | 05/04/2023 |
| USDA Announces Finalists for Twelve New USDA Regional Food Business Centers and $420 Million in Funding to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure | 05/03/2023 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces $36M to Improve Roads, Trails, Water Quality as part of Investing in America Agenda | 05/01/2023 |
| USDA is Providing $130 Million in Assistance to Help Farmers Facing Financial Risk | 05/01/2023 |