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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses USDA Equity Commission on April 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act discussed on April 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Avocados Grown in South Florida; Increased Assessment Rate on April 22

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on April 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions...

On Earth Day, USDA Invests Nearly $800 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America

News Release: 165 Projects Will Help People in Disadvantaged Communities Access Safe Water and Clean Energy

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions...

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on April 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Restricts PACA Violator in Nevada from Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on a produce business for failing to pay a reparation award issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The award was previously reported as satisfied; however, the check tendered as payment of the award...

President Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities

News Release: ALBANY, Georgia, April 21, 2022 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $420 million in 132 infrastructure projects in 31 states, ...

Notice published on April 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Releases Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestation

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 22, 2022 — “Our national forests are under significant threat from climate change and deploying science-based restoration practices, like those outlined in the President’s executive order, will ensure they are protected and able to play their important role well into the future. Old-growth ...

Export Sales to China and Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.

APHIS Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations for Birds

Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period on a proposal to establish animal welfare regulations for birds, to allow the public an additional 30 days to prepare and submit comments. On Feb. 18, ...

Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection; Federal Excess Personal Property and Firefighter Property Program Administration on April 20

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Scientist Recognized for Exceptional Achievements in Science for African Swine Fever Vaccine Research

News Release: WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 - USDA scientist Douglas Gladue, a research microbiologist for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received the 2021 Arthur S. Flemming Award for his exceptional achievements in basic science.

Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Addition