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Notice of Funding for NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant opened on May 19.

Notice of Request for a Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.

Notice of Funding Availability for the Native Community Development Financial Institution (NCDFI) Relending Demonstration Program FY 2023 discussed on May 18 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-FAS grant application closes on July 7

FY2023 Scientific Cooperation Research Program grant opened on May 19.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.

Information Collection; Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program (CFDA 10.708) discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is taking emergency action to help protect the critically endangered California condors after several have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). APHIS has approved the emergency use of HPAI vaccine in an attempt to prevent additional deaths of these birds.

Importation of Fresh Pumpkin, Squash, and the Hybrid Tetsukabuto From Brazil Into the Continental United States discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Opening Statement: "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"

Release: "Last month, we hosted the first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 118th Congress. As a fifth generation Kansan having grown up on my family farm, I understand the grit, tenacity, and courage that it takes to make a living in agriculture. I represent the Big First district of Kansas where agricultural producers sell $10 billion worth of livestock, dairy, poultry, and products like beef, milk, and eggs every year.

Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity Program (CFDA 10.674) on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member, today announced that the committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be deputy secretary of agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.

Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Volunteer Service Agreements and Volunteer Service Time and Attendance Record on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Washington - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country. This represents the single largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936.

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Xochitl Torres Small

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?

News Release: Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it comes to cat litter. And in the process, they hope to kill two birds with one stone.

Opening Statement: "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis"

Release: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Forestry Subcommittee hearing titled 'To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.'.

USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard

News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing in America Agenda

News Release: Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department