
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) grant opened on March 17.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
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.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
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.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2022
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 ...
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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 ...
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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".

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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"...
By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 16, 2022
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".