“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 1459” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 8

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 1459” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 8

“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 1459“ was published in the House section on page H1208 on March 8


Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 16 in week ending March 4

Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 16 in week ending March 4

There were 16 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending March 4, according to the Federal Register.


“RECOGNIZING JOHN CHATBURN” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 7

“RECOGNIZING JOHN CHATBURN” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 7

“RECOGNIZING JOHN CHATBURN“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E179 on March 7


USDA Recommends Food Safety Tips, Additional Resources Before Potential Flooding in California

Release: WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 With severe storms forecast for northern and central California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding communities in the region to prepare and to be aware of USDA programs to assist following flooding and other disasters.


School Meals Served up Fresh in Southern California

School Meals Served up Fresh in Southern California

Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. Earlier this month, I attended the Urban School Food Alliance winter meeting in Los Angeles, California, which included Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) sessions focused on child nutrition programs. Participants, which included food service directors from around the...


USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

News Release: ORLANDO, Fla., March 10, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 independent businesses from 47 states and 2 territories for the first two rounds of a new grant program to add innovative domestic fertilizer production capacity.


USDA Highlights Disaster Assistance Available to Florida Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

USDA Highlights Disaster Assistance Available to Florida Producers Impacted by Hurricane Ian

News Release: Polk County, Florida, March 10, 2023 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday visited a citrus grove in Polk County, Florida to survey the impact of Hurricane Ian and meet with producers impacted by the storm. During the visit, the Secretary highlighted efforts by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Florida producers rebuild their operations and increase their bottom lines as they recover from the devastating impact of hurricanes.


USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

News Release: Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity


National School Breakfast Week: Kids Love School Breakfast

National School Breakfast Week: Kids Love School Breakfast

Release: By Cherish Phillips, Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on March 10 by Agriculture Department

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on March 10 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Request for Applications: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program on March 10

Agriculture Department discusses Request for Applications: The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program on March 10

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Constituent Update - March 10, 2023

Constituent Update - March 10, 2023

Release: Agency seeks comments on proposed rule.


Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $12 Million In Support of the Tribal Forest Protection Act

Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $12 Million In Support of the Tribal Forest Protection Act

News Release: Funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help incorporate indigenous knowledge in resilience and restoration projects


Agriculture Department discusses Land Uses; Special Uses; Cost Recovery, Strict Liability Limit, and Insurance on March 9

Agriculture Department discusses Land Uses; Special Uses; Cost Recovery, Strict Liability Limit, and Insurance on March 9

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reinstatement discussed on March 9 by Agriculture Department

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reinstatement discussed on March 9 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ag Budget Views and Estimates Letter Advances Out of Committee Letter Highlights the Farm Safety Net

Ag Budget Views and Estimates Letter Advances Out of Committee Letter Highlights the Farm Safety Net

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Committee on Agriculture convened a business meeting to consider its budget views and estimates letter for the 2024 fiscal year. After the letter was reported favorably out of Committee, Chairman Glenn “GT" Thompson issued the following statement...


Opening Statement: “Rising Risks: Managing Volatility in Global Commodity Derivatives Markets”

Opening Statement: “Rising Risks: Managing Volatility in Global Commodity Derivatives Markets”

Release: "Over the past several years, we’ve seen several unexpected events that have shocked global commodity markets. The COVID-19 related shutdowns and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have each caused significant global disruptions in the supply and demand of commodities.


Florida Citrus Marketing Order; Exemption for Pummelos discussed on March 9 by Agriculture Department

Florida Citrus Marketing Order; Exemption for Pummelos discussed on March 9 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Decrease of Assessment Rate for Texas Oranges and Grapefruit on March 9

Agriculture Department discusses Decrease of Assessment Rate for Texas Oranges and Grapefruit on March 9

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Opening Statement: “Consideration of the Budget Views and Estimates Letter of the Committee on Agriculture for Fiscal Year 2024”

Opening Statement: “Consideration of the Budget Views and Estimates Letter of the Committee on Agriculture for Fiscal Year 2024”

Release: "Good morning, everyone. I call to order the business meeting to consider the Agriculture Committee’s fiscal year 2024 Budget Views and Estimates letter.