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The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Jan. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department publishes 9 notices in week ending Jan. 8

There were nine notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Jan. 8, according to the Federal Register.

670 notices published in 2021 by Agriculture Department

There were 670 notices published by the Agriculture Department in 2021, according to the Federal Register.

Notice published by Agriculture Department on Jan. 7

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

APHIS Posts Investigative and Enforcement Services Annual Enforcement Data Reports

Release: Contact: Andre Bell. Richard.A.Bell@usda.gov The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting its fiscal year 2021 enforcement activity summary data, which provides information about enforcement efforts in the areas of biotechnology, agricultural ...

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the importation of dracaena (Dracaena spp.) for planting from Guatemala

Release: The Government of Guatemala has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of dracaena (Dracaena spp.) for planting into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.APHIS ...

USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals to Kids

Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. This move will put an estimated $750 million more into school meal programs across the nation this year, making sure federal reimbursements keep pace with food and operational costs, while ensuring children continue to receive healthy meals at school.

Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.

Ranking Member Boozman Statement on USMCA Dairy Panel Ruling

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after a panel ruled that Canada has been unfairly restricting access to its market for U.S. dairy products in violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Notice published on Jan. 5 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 6

Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program grant opened on Jan. 6.

USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Feb. 28

Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program grant opened on Jan. 6.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Horntail Snail Eradication Program in Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties in Florida

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the availability of a draft environmental assessment regarding options for actions it can take to eradicate the horntail snail, (Macrochlamys indica), from Miami-Dade County, Florida. The document ...

Export Sales to Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 102,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

Secretary Vilsack Statement on the Cost of Thanksgiving Staples

News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the following statement on the average retail cost of Thanksgiving dinner staples:

USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint four U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and five Rural Development (RD) State Directors.

USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities

News Release: Investments Will Make Rural Communities More Energy Independent and Resilient

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

News Release: Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better

USDA Announces $90.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products