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USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.


USDA-AMS grant application closes on June 17

Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) grant opened on March 17.


USDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide up to $200 million for states to purchase local food for school meal programs.


Ranking Member Boozman Announces Staff Addition

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that Katherine Thomas will be joining as senior professional staff on the Republican side of the committee.


Release: NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 During a visit to Columbia University and in celebration of National Nutrition Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a report detailing the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) (PDF, 755 KB). This report highlights USDAs commitment to advancing nutrition security, and the consistent access to safe, nutritious food that supports optimal health and well-being for all Americans.



Release: Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.



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 non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.Samples from the flock were ...


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 non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Merrick County, Nebraska.Samples from the flock were tested at ...


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


USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Equity

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment.  


Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change"

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change".


USDA Announces March 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2022, which are effective March 1, 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.


Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations discussed on March 14 by Agriculture Department

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


New Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture to Meet March 23-24 

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on March 23-24, 2022.  The public - including urban producers- is encouraged to attend.   


Chairman David Scott Releases Statement on Hearing, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change”

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement after today’s hearing, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Role of USDA Programs in Addressing Climate Change"...


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


USDA to Extend Application Deadlines for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, March 11, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadlines to apply for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity after requests from many stakeholders.


Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Hearing on Opportunities and Challenges for the Rural Care Economy

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced the Committee will hold a hearing titled “Rural Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges for the Rural Care Economy".