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Constituent Update - April 14, 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
On May 16, 2023, the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) will be holding a hybrid (in-person in Washington, D.C. and virtual) public meeting to provide an update on the Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce and Cronobacter spp. in powdered infant formula charges.
APHIS Seeks Comments on Draft Pest Risk Analyses for Deregulation of Chrysanthemum White Rust and the Importation of Chrysanthemum Plants for Planting
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
We are advising the public that we are proposing to deregulate Chrysanthemum White Rust (CWR) based on an economic evaluation (EE) prepared by APHIS.
USDA Proposes Changes to Cut Flowers Regulations and Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-related Provisions
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to adopt a notice-based process for changes to the import requirements for cut flowers.
APHIS Adds Douglas County, Wisconsin to the Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Quarantine Area
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is adding Douglas County in Wisconsin to the list of quarantine areas for spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth1).
APHIS Announces Availability of More Than $12 Million in Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making over $12 million available for states and Tribal governments, research institutions and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk).
USDA Announces 2023 Plans for Eradicating Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its 2023 plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) infestations in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina.
USDA Seeks Public Input on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of Corn Developed Using Genetic Engineering [open for comment through May 11, 2023]
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment (PPRA).
USDA Announces Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup for 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting today and running through May 26, 2023.
USDA Announces 2023 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the 2023 crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton which are applied to the crop loan rate to determine the per bale actual loan rate.
USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $20 million to deliver broadband technical assistance resources for rural communities, and to support the development and expansion of broadband cooperatives.
Biden-Harris Administration Marks One-Year Anniversary of Rural Partners Network With Economic Development Projects in Mississippi
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today marked the one-year anniversary of the Rural Partners Network (RPN) by announcing new public-private partnerships and investments that will bring good-paying jobs and other economic opportunities to rural Mississippi communities.
USDA Invests $6.6 Million to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 19, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $6.6 million across the country to help people living in rural towns develop community-sized renewable energy projects that will help them lower their energy costs and create jobs.
USDA Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Under Secretary Taylor Launches Trade Mission to the Netherlands
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee discussed on April 17 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agriculture Department discusses General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan on April 17
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
USDA Offers New Funding to Promote the Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Rural Areas
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $20 million to deliver broadband technical assistance resources for rural communities, and to support the development and expansion of broadband cooperatives.
Agriculture Department discusses Southern Arizona Resource Advisory Committee on April 17
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cut Flowers Regulations; Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-Related Provisions discussed on April 17 by Agriculture Department
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Rule published by Agriculture Department on April 17
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a seven page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did Agriculture Department publish on April 17?
By USDA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.