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There is one release scheduled to be published on May 23.


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


There was activity on three bills related to the Agriculture Committee on May 18.


APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Bitterleaf for Consumption from Nigeria

Release: The Government of Nigeria has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of bitterleaf (Gymnanthemum amygdalinum) for consumption from Nigeria into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...


The US Agriculture Department published a nine page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Sugar Apple and Atemoya Fruit for Consumption from Lebanon

Release: The Government of Lebanon has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of sugar apple (Annona squamosa) and atemoya (Annona × atemoya) for consumption into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called on Secretary Vilsack and USDA to address the effects of the baby formula shortage for families and babies who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on May 18.


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – “We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As the President directed, ...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, along with Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Cory Booker (D-NJ), ...


Release: The Government of Kenya has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Fresh Sage ( Salvia officinalis) for consumption into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.


Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As...


U.S. Products Take Center Stage at Mexico's Largest Food Expo

Release: From popcorn to pears, from salmon to snack chips, U.S. food and beverage products took center stage in Guadalajara May 17-19 at Mexicos largest annual food industry trade show, Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria Mexico.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and 30 Democratic colleagues sent ...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food safe. Whether you’re grilling burgers, camping, or having a picnic, everyone should always remember to practice proper handwashing and use a food thermometer.


Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (poultry) in Monmouth County, New Jersey.Samples from the flock were tested at ...


Chairwoman Stabenow on the House Oversight Report that the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement on the House Oversight Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis report : How the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections.