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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam recovering from Super Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Completing Genome of Rusty Patched Bumble Bee May Offer New Approach to Saving Endangered Bee
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: LOGAN, Utah, June 20, 2023-A detailed, high-resolution map of the rusty patched bumble bee's genome has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) scientists, offering approaches for bringing the native pollinator back from the danger of extinction.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income residents of Guam recovering from Super Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Agriculture Department publishes 9 notices in week ending June 3
By USDA Newswire | Jun 18, 2023
There were nine notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 3, according to the Federal Register.
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year.
USDA Announces Corrections to Emergency Relief Program Policy to More Accurately Reflect 2020 and 2021 Natural Disaster Impacts on Crops Intended for On-Farm Use
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
State of Success: National New Mexico Day
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
To celebrate National New Mexico Day on June 14, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is highlighting the innovative NIFA-funded research conducted by New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Agricultural Experiment Station (AES).
Fort Valley State University is playing a role in bringing clean and renewable energy to residents of middle Georgia.
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
This story is reprinted with permission of Fort Valley State University and first appeared here.
Support for FY24 Appropriations Bills Pours In
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved:
Granger, Calvert on FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2024 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Fleischmann Remarks at FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Welcome to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies bill.
Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee.
Harris at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Bill Full Committee Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Thank you, Chairwoman Granger, and I want to commend your leadership in moving the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process forward.
Committee Releases FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Defense Subcommittee.
Committee Releases FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Granger at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Bill Full Committee Markup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
First, I want to thank Dr. Harris for his work on this bill that funds the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration.
Granger Remarks During Consideration of FY24 Subcommittee Allocations
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
As we begin debate on the subcommittee allocations, I would like to set the stage for how we got where we are today.
Committee Approves FY24 Subcommittee Allocations
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Excerpt from Chairwoman Kay Granger's opening statement (as prepared):
Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.