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Agriculture Department discusses Competition and the Intellectual Property System: Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs on May 16

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers

News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) and Organic Certification...


Notice of Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Food Security is Focus as Vilsack Travels to G7, Poland

Release: The G7 Agriculture Ministers met in Stuttgart, Germany, May 13-14, against the backdrop of Russias brutal war on Ukraine and the resulting impacts on agriculture and food security worldwide.



Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 16

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“RIGHTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE ACT OF 2021” published by the Congressional Record  on May 12

“RIGHTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE ACT OF 2021“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4878-H4891 on May 12


History Highlight: APHIS Battles Mediterranean Fruit Fly

Release: A Daunting Foe. It was 1980-the start of a new decade. In California, the year also marked the beginning of a series of Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) infestations, the size and scope of which the State had never experienced before. While new Medfly introductions would continue into the 1990s, none ...


Week ending May 14: Agriculture Department publishes 7 notices

There were seven notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 14, according to the Federal Register.


Agriculture Department discusses Inviting Applications for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program on May 13

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


May 13: bills handled by Agriculture Committee

There was activity on four bills related to the Agriculture Committee on May 13.


Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Stacy Dean has been dedicated to advancing food and nutrition security for all Americans as the Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS). Her commitment during her time at USDA and throughout ...


What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on May 16

There is one release scheduled to be published on May 16.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

News Release: Urges states to adopt flexibilities to support families amid recall


Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Alexis Taylor to Serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “Alexis Taylor has dedicated her life to public service. She has not only spent her career serving the American people through her work in U.S. agricultural and trade policy, but also as a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Her nomination builds upon USDA’s commitment to link U.S. agriculture ...



Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Stacy Dean has been dedicated to advancing food and nutrition security for all Americans as the Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS). Her commitment during her time at USDA...


Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-Applicability and Scope; Tongass National Forest Submerged Lands discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.