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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Program on May 16

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Timing Matters When Reducing Fusarium Head Blight in Winter Barley

News Release: When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is about six days after full barley head emergence, according to a recent study published in Plant Disease.


Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee discussed on May 15 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1623-S1624 on May 11


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 15

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first ...


Export Sales to Poland

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in...


Six press releases published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture

There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in April.


16 press releases or notices published in April by U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

There were 16 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service in April.


Six press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

There were six press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in February.


U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes 20 press releases in February

There were 20 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February.


Agriculture Department publishes 16 notices in week ending April 29

There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 29, according to the Federal Register.


19 press releases published in February by United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry

There were 19 press releases published by the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry in February.


16 press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

There were 16 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in February.


USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification.


USDA Notifies Sellers Who Sold Livestock to McClain Farms Inc., 7M Cattle Feeders Inc., McClain Feed Yard Inc., Brian McClain of Benton, Kentucky, of Need to File Dealer Trust Claims

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is notifying anyone who sold livestock to and has not received payment from McClain Farms Inc., 7M Cattle Feeders Inc., McClain Feed Yard Inc., or Brian McClain to file Dealer Trust claims promptly.


USDA Publishes Final Rule for Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries; Federal Grain Inspection Service to Host Webinar to Discuss Details

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule in response to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) which amended the U.S. Grain Standards Act to allow official grain inspection agency (OA) customers to obtain official services from providers other than their assigned OA.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Nebraska Beef LTD

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nebraska Beef LTD (Nebraska Beef) of Omaha, Neb., on April 13, 2023, for an alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Nebraska Beef waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $13,000.


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Double Creek Livestock LLC

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Double Creek Livestock LLC (Double Creek) of Demopolis, Ala., on March 30, 2023, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Double Creek waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $750.