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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
Opening Statement: "A Review of Title VII: USDA Implementation of Research Programs"
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: "Good morning and welcome to the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology in the 118th Congress. I also want to welcome Ranking Member Spanberger, and I look "forward to working with her as we reauthorize a Farm Bill.
USDA Announces Upcoming Changes to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Wheat Tables
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 23, 2023 - Starting with the May 12, 2023, release (issue No. 636), the following change will be made to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report:
Industry Partners Role in School Meals is Crucial
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. On Jan. 15-16, 2023, I attended the School Nutrition Industry Conference in San Diego. There, I met with many of our food industry partners that deliver food to school districts across the country. Food industry partners play a crucial role in producing, procuring and...
USDA Launches Interagency Working Group on Competition and Intellectual Property in Seeds
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of an Interagency Working Group on Competition and Intellectual Property in Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs as an immediate action following the recommendations of its recently published report “More and Better Choices...
Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision-Increasing Options for Schools discussed on March 23 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 23
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Connecticut Conservation Planning and Support Agreements grant opened on March 24.
Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board discussed on March 23 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on March 23
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Vilsack Convenes State Agriculture Leaders from the Colorado River Basin as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Comprehensive Approach to Address Unprecedented Drought in the Region
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: USDA Highlights Resources and Programs Available to Producers Impacted by Drought in the Colorado River Basin
Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Announces New Investments in School Meals to Support Healthy Kids
By USDA Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants that will increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers, and other partners to develop ...
USDA Announces New Investments in School Meals to Support Healthy Kids
By USDA Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants that will increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers, and other partners to develop...
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting March 23
By USDA Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - Georgia grant opened on March 23.
USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 22
By USDA Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Conservation Innovation Grants Alaska State Program 2023 grant opened on March 23.
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Oregon
By USDA Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Oregon for more than $2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Advisory Committee discussed on March 21 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
By USDA Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 21, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in celebration of the annual National Agriculture Day:
Ranking Member Boozman Opening Statement at Oversight of USDA Hearing
By USDA Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
Ranking Member Boozman Opening Statement at Oversight of USDA Hearing