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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Helps Farmers and Ranchers Tackle Challenges

News Release: Washington - Under the Biden-Harris administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has worked to assist distressed borrowers, improve land access for underserved producers and provide disaster assistance and relief for producers impacted by natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) ...


Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 To address food insecurity in Guam and provide more equitable resources toremote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Guam from 17% to 30% above the contiguous...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman Thompson Announces Full Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress

News Release: Today, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced the Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress.


FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to Invest in Rural Communities, Nutrition Security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, More and Better Markets and Lower Costs for Families

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 - President Biden is delivering on his promises to build a better America and rebuild the backbone of the country, the middle class. As the 2023 State of the Union approaches, it is clear that President Biden’s plan to lower costs for families and grow the economy from the bottom ...


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 6

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 - To address food insecurity in Hawaii and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Hawaii from 17% to 30% above the...


Agriculture Department discusses Policy on Audits of RUS Awardees on Feb. 6

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with SMBL Cattle Company, LLC (SMBL), doing business as J&J Livestock of Texarkana, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, SMBL waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $2,500.


USDA Helps Strengthen School Meal Programs in Puerto Rico

Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 7, 2023 To address food insecurity in Puerto Rico and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Puerto Rico from 17%...


Export Sales to Japan and Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.


National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Membership Nominations discussed on Feb. 6 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington - In 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) continued to support the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to transform the food system by building more and better markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers and improving and modernizing resources...


USDA Chief Scientist Applauds Notable Scientific Achievements in 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young applauded significant achievements in service to the American public made by Research, Education and Economics (REE) mission area employees during year two of the Biden-Harris Administration.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Miller Livestock Inc. (Miller), Eric Miller (E. Miller) and Melissa Miller (M. Miller) of Mina, S.D., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


FNS Strengthens Commitment to Nutrition Security and Equity, Takes Action to Address Supply Chain and Inflation

Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 USDAs Food and Nutrition Service today recognized significant progress made across the nations nutrition assistance programs and broader nutrition security efforts during the Biden-Harris administrations second year in office. As President Biden prepares for the 2023 State of...


Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 11 in week ending Jan. 28

There were 11 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Jan. 28, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its new proposed rule updating school nutrition standards.


Constituent Update - February 3, 2023

Release: Millions of Americans will come together to watch Super Bowl LVII next weekend, while enjoying foods both prepared at home or provided by delivery and takeout. To prevent foodborne illness, food should not be left out for over two hours without proper heating or cooling and should be placed out in small amounts and replenished as needed to keep your family and friends safe.