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


PPQ 546 & 585 Applications Coming Soon to APHIS eFile!

Release: Dear Applicants, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is excited to announce that on March 7, both the PPQ 585 Timber permit application and 546 Postentry Quarantine permit application are coming to APHIS eFile!What to expect in the transition from ePermits to APHIS eFile:APHIS eFile is an online system ...


Notice of Request for Extension and Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

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


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Feb. 22 by Agriculture Department

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


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 22

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grant opened on Feb. 22.


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 22

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


USDA issues a Complaint to Greg Deakin for Alleged Violations of the P&S Act

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an administrative complaint to Greg Deakin (Deakin), doing business as Banner Sale Management, Cuba, Ill., on Jan. 5, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


USDA Files Action Against J & J Distributing Company in Minnesota for Alleged PACA Violations

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against J & J Distributing Company for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Minnesota, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers in the amount of $493,611 from June 2020 through April 2021.


Senate Ag Committee Leadership Creates FFA Caucus

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 creation of the bipartisan Senate FFA Caucus. This caucus will work to support teachers and parents preparing ...


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 22

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


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on April 26

Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship grant opened on Feb. 22.


News Release: In a collaborative work between the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Soil and Water Management Research, the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in Spain, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M AgriLife, researchers adapted a crop model for use in the Texas High Plains to simulate crop water use and corn yield to help producers adjust center-pivot irrigation strategies and maximize profitability with limited water.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Matthew Seepe (Seepe) of Collinsville, Ala., on Feb. 14, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Seepe waived its rights to a hearing and was fined a civil penalty of $875.


Release: APHIS updated the to include the following changes


Export Sales to Nigeria and China

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.


Agriculture Department discusses Rural eConnectivity Program; Correction on Feb. 22

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


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on April 5

Veterinary Services Grant Program grant opened on Feb. 22.


U.S. Advances Innovation at Inaugural AIM for Climate Ministerial

News Release: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 21, 2022 At the first Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) ministerial meeting in Dubai today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack underscored the importance of joint international action and investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation, calling on AIM for Climate partners to continue on their ambitious path towards addressing global climate change and hunger challenges.


Agriculture Department publishes notice on Feb. 18

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.