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USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Adam Smith Livestock
By USDA Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Adam T. Smith, doing business as Adam Smith Livestock (Smith) of Spring Mills, Pa., on April 11, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
Week ending April 22: 11 notices published by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 7, 2023
There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending April 22, according to the Federal Register.
United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of Agriculture that showcased critical bilateral efforts to address global food security and climate change.
Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.
Availability of FSIS Ready-To-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline discussed on May 5 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Constituent Update - May 5, 2023
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
Release: Today, FSIS announced the availability of a guidance document for manufacturing ready-to-eat (RTE), shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried meat and poultry products that do not use cooking as the primary lethality step. FSIS is seeking public comment on the guideline until July 5, 2023. The agency...
Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 5
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses Review and Issuance of Agency Guidance Documents; Removal of Regulations on May 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction discussed on May 4 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63M for Fuel Breaks to Protect Communities, Increase Firefighter Safety, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: DURANGO, Colo., May 4, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to expand wildfire barriers, known as fuel breaks, to protect communities and firefighters across the West.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 5
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) grant opened on May 5.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on March 31, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Agriculture Department discusses Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2023 on May 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Fact Sheet: USDA Is Fighting for Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 - Fair and competitive markets have long been the cornerstone of the American economy. Competition ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and those who grow our nation’s food to have the freedom to choose among different suppliers, employers, and retailers to buy and sell their ...
USDA-NRCS grant application closes on June 4
By USDA Newswire | May 5, 2023
2023 USDA NRCS California Conservation Contribution Agreements grant opened on May 5.