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Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:
Chairman Thompson touts passage of lower energy costs act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. Upon passage, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, issued the following statement:
Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson: The lower energy costs act restores American Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Before President Joe Biden took office, America was the largest energy producer in the world, and oil and gas—the raw materials for vital farm inputs from diesel fuel to fertilizer production—were abundant and affordable.
Opening Statement: “A Review Of Title Viii: Usda Implementation of research programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs."
Opening Statement: “A Review Of Title Viii: Usda Implementation of research programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chairman of the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs."
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
USDA Announces an Opportunity for Individuals, Government Agencies in the Texas Central Area to Apply for Designation to Perform Grain Inspection Under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing an opportunity for individuals or government agencies in the Texas Central Area to apply to AMS’s Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) for designation to provide official grain inspection services in the area.
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans to Remove Soybeans of Other Colors as a Grading Factor
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced that the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) has published a proposed rule seeking public comment on amendments to the U.S. Standards for Soybeans that would remove “Soybeans of Other Colors” (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality.
USDA Announces Juice Content Requirements for Imported Grapefruit Juice Will Not Be Enforced for Upcoming Crop Year After March 31, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that after March 31, 2023, it will not be enforcing the juice content requirements for the 2023-24 season as it works with industry to review the imported grapefruit juice content requirements.
USDA Announces Actions Under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announces an opportunity for designation for grain inspection services in the vicinity of Grain Inspection Inc.
AMS Announces 2023 Grain Fees under the United States Grain Standards Act
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2023 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Paper and Packaging Board
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the Paper and Packaging Board to fill three member seats with terms expiring on Dec. 31, 2023.
USDA Market News Proposes to Redefine Cotton Spot Markets for Reporting
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Based on an industry request, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) evaluated the structure of the cotton spot markets in East and West Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.
Secretary Tom Vilsack Visits Greeley Evans School District
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Greeley-Evans School District 6 in northern Colorado was honored and excited to welcome Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Maplewood Elementary School on March 22.
Public Input Sought – Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 18
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Wake County government, and the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina are seeking public input on Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 18.
Indiana Grazing Bites April 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
I’m usually glad to be past April Fools Day. In the past, too many found it way too entertaining to try and spoof someone into believing something untrue.
Public Input Sought – Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 5A
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Wake County government, and the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) of North Carolina are beginning the planning process to develop a Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for the rehabilitation needs of Crabtree Creek Watershed Structure No. 5A (Site No. 5A), also known as Page Lake Dam.
Oklahoma Announces 2nd EQIP Signup for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for Climate Smart Agriculture
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Kristina "Tina" Jerome, Acting State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), announced a second sign up for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).