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USDA, Rhode Island Sign Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement to Support Underserved Producers and Communities

News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Rhode Island under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Rhode Island’s LFPA-funded program aims to improve local...


Release: WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made significant advancements in food purchasing efforts through new programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for...


There is one release scheduled to be published on June 6.


Release: Private exporters reported sales of 101,600 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.


Agricultural Marketing Service set to publish a new notice on June 6

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 6.


Release: USDA is notifying the public that the Secretary of Agriculture is soliciting nominations for the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before Aug. 2, 2022.The National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC) provides guidance from ...


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on Aug. 2

FY 2022 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program grant opened on June 3.


APHIS Publishes Notice for Importation of Commercial Oha Leaves from Nigeria

Release: The Government of Nigeria has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of commercial shipments of oha leaves (Pterocarpus mildbraedii) into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated ...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Announces June 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for June 2022, which are effective June 1, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.



Biden-Harris Administration Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group Releases Summary Report, Marks One Year Since Interagency Coordination

News Release: Washington - The Biden-Harris Administration today released the Drought Resilience Interagency Working Group’s (IWG) Summary Report outlining the actions taken to date to improve drought-stricken communities' longer-term resilience to drought through financial and technical assistance. Last month marked...


APHIS Seeking Stakeholder Insight About Strategic Plan Framework

Release: The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is in the process of developing a new strategic plan to guide the agency’s work over the next 5 years. A working group, consisting of representatives throughout the agency, and APHIS leadership have ...


USTR Tai Signs Updated Beef Tariff Agreement with Japan

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, today signed a new agreement with Japans Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita to revise the beef safeguard mechanism under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA). This updated agreement will amend the beef safeguard trigger...


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Comments Requested on June 1

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Programs to Help People Buy, Build, Repair and Rent Homes in Rural, Tribal and Underserved Communities


Export Sales to Pakistan

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 352,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Pakistan. Of the total, 55,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 297,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.


USDA Announces Framework for Shoring Up the Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System to Be Fairer, More Competitive, More Resilient

News Release: USDA efforts to create more and better markets will benefit both producers and American consumers through fairer prices, as well as address longstanding issues intensified by pandemic



The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on June 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.