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How many press releases were published by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in September 2021?

There were 46 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in September 2021.


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oregon and Washington

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., May 6, 2022 - 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 (non-poultry) in Linn County, Oregon and a non-commercial ...


December 2021: U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency publishes 17 press releases

There were 17 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in December 2021.


Public press releases: U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency publishes 13 in January

There were 13 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in January.


November 2021: 10 press releases published by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

There were 10 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in November 2021.


USDA Designates Summit County, Utah, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Agriculture Department discusses Preserving Trust Benefits Under the Packers and Stockyards Act on May 5

The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on July 5

NRCS Vermont Geospatial Services & Outreach grant opened on May 6.


What did U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency publish in October 2021?

There were 15 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in October 2021.


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting May 6

Engagement with Asia and Regional Economic Communities to Promote Alignment of MRL Standard Setting Bodies grant opened on May 6.


15 press releases published in February by U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency

There were 15 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in February.


Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on Continued Efforts to Connect Homeowners to Pandemic Relief

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 — The Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Treasury Janet L. Yellen are calling on servicers of federally backed mortgages to make every effort to ensure no individual or family unduly experiences unnecessary hardship or foreclosure while assistance is available under the Homeowner Assistance Fund.


USDA Designates Two Kansas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


USDA Announces Initiative, Invests $22.5 Million in Water Quality Improvements in Chesapeake Bay

News Release: LANCASTER, Pa., May 6, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest an additional $22.5 million in conservation assistance in fiscal year 2022 to help farmers boost water quality improvements and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The new Chesapeake Bay States’ ...


USDA to Provide $50 Million in Support to U.S. Cotton and Wool Apparel  Manufacturers Impacted by the Pandemic

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a commitment of $50 million to assist eligible apparel manufacturers of worsted wool suits, sport coats, pants, or Pima cotton dress shirts; Pima cotton spinners; and wool fabric manufacturers and wool spinners. The new Cotton and...


Notice published on May 4 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Produce Safety University Nomination and Course Evaluation on May 4

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a final environmental assessment (EA) that addresses the environmental impacts of releasing the beetle Lilioceris egena to biologically manage air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in the continental United ...


USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community

Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008...


USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, Supplemental ...