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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on May 3?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 68 notices published by the Agriculture Department in April, according to the Federal Register.


Statements by Secretary Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

Release: Washington - Today, the White House announced its commitment to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, reduce diet-related diseases, and close disparity gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, the White House will hold a conference this fall to catalyze the public and private sectors around a coordinated, whole-of-government strategy to accelerate progress and drive significant change.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on July 3

Urban Agricultural Grants - Wisconsin grant opened on May 4.


There was activity on two bills related to the Agriculture Committee on May 3.


Statements by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

News Release: This conference marks the first of its kind in more than 50 years. The last time the White House held a conference on these issues was in 1969


USDA-FAS offers new grant application process starting May 3

International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (CA) grant opened on May 3.


History Highlight: Improving Care for Laboratory Animals

Release: Laboratory animal welfare was a concern for Americans even before the news told the story of Pepper, a family’s dog that was stolen and died at a research facility. That event galvanized the public and prompted legislative action to pass the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (now the Animal Welfare Act). In 1985, research animals again were a focal point of public and Congressional interest.


USDA Renews People’s Garden Initiative

News Release: Washington - Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack planted a tree to announce the reopening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) People’s Garden Initiative. People’s Gardens across the country will grow fresh, healthy food and support resilient, local food systems; teach people how to garden...


Agriculture Department discusses Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Legal Proceedings on May 2

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Renews People’s Garden Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack planted a tree to announce the reopening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) People’s Garden Initiative. People’s Gardens across the country will grow fresh, healthy food and support resilient, local food systems; teach people ...


USDA-FAS grant application closes on June 27

International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (CR) grant opened on May 3.


USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup, the first of the program’s multiple signups occurring...


USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup, the first of the program’s multiple ...


USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Nah Inc., dba Ziyadeh Meat Market

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nah Inc., doing business as Ziyadeh Meat Market (Nah) of Fairview, N.J., on March 18, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Nah waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $1,750.


News Release: WASHINGTON, May 2, 2022-Mark Williams, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, today was named a finalist for a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal in recognition of his pioneering research to protect water quality and aquatic life from pollutants in agricultural runoff.


USDA Announces May 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for May 2022, which are effective May 2, 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.


House Committee on Agriculture publishes nine press releases or notices in April

There were nine press releases or notices published by the House Committee on Agriculture in April.


USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Oklahoma

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 commercial chicken breeder flock in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.Samples from the flock were tested at the Oklahoma ...