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Agriculture Department discusses Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate on April 14

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Decreased Assessment Rate for Pecans Grown in 15 States on April 14

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on Aug. 31

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - Florida grant opened on April 15.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 25

Watershed Assessments for the National Water Quality Initiative grant opened on April 15.


USDA Announces 2022 Cotton Loan Rate Differentials

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation today announced the 2022 crop loan rate differentials for upland and extra-long staple cotton which are applied to the crop loan rate to determine the per bale actual loan rate.


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant on April 14

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Increased Assessment Rate for Texas Oranges and Grapefruit discussed on April 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



What did Agriculture Department publish on April 14?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Increased Assessment Rate for Pistachios discussed on April 14 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 15

NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner grant opened on April 15.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on April 14

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-FNS1 offers new grant application process starting April 14

School Breakfast Program Expansion-Territories grant opened on April 14.


USDA-APHIS grant application closes on June 14

USDA APHIS Tribal Nations Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Opportunities 2022 Cooperative Agreements grant opened on April 14.



Agriculture Committee and the bills it addressed on April 14

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on April 14.


Washington Apricots; Suspension of Reporting and Assessment Requirements discussed on April 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting April 14

TN NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants grant opened on April 14.


Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030

Release: Overview. As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (Dietary Guidelines), the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are releasing proposed scientific questions for public comment. The public comment period will...