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Cultivating Health, Nutrition & Innovation in the Land of Enchantment

Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), and regional FNS leadership visited New Mexico last month to recognize several FNS nutrition assistance programs in action and learn how FNS can support their work.


USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.


FACT SHEET: USDA Support for Food Banks and the Emergency Food System

Emergency food providers are vital partners in USDA’s efforts to promote food and nutrition security.


USDA Hiring Engineers, Natural Resource Specialists Nationwide to Strengthen Inflation Reduction Act Implementation, Enhance Agricultural Conservation

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is ramping up hiring for key positions that will help strengthen agricultural conservation efforts and turn President Biden’s Investing in America agenda into action.


Second application batching period now open for FY23 CSP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington announced July 23, 2023, as the 2nd application batching period for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Classic and IRA for Fiscal Year 2023.


Public Notice Announcing Scoping Meetings for St. Mary Canal Modernization Project

The Milk River Joint Board of Control (MRJBOC), in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)


13 notices published in week ending June 10 by Agriculture Department

There were 13 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 10, according to the Federal Register.


Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Retaliatory Tariffs on Agricultural Products

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement today regarding the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that India will remove retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture products, restoring and expanding significant market opportunities for U.S. farmers:


Constituent Update - June 23, 2023

Release: FSIS conducted a study with the Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) laboratories to gather data on not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products purchased at retail stores. Specifically, FSIS was interested in gaining information on the positive rate ofSalmonellain these products and any differences in laboratory methods used.


USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with American businesses as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers.


USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.



Cultivating Health, Nutrition & Innovation in the Land of Enchantment

Release: By JoAnn Makinano, Public Affairs Specialist, Southwest Region Food and Nutrition Service.


Agency Information Collection Activities: WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2024 & 2026 Study discussed on June 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Exporters Build New Partnerships During Ag Trade Mission to Japan

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act on June 23

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations

Release: WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing $2.7 billion to support American farmers, students who participate in school meal programs, and emergency food operations.



Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The...