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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make available nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees; these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure that will strengthen the food supply chain for the American people.

Stabenow Cheers USDA Steps to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain Infrastructure and Support Small- and Mid-sized Meat Processors

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today welcomed news from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it will leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to create the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. USDA will provide $100 ...

Agriculture Department publishes notice on Dec. 9

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

APHIS Announces $16.3 Million in Farm Bill Funding to Protect Animal Health

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding more than $16.3 million to 64 projects with states, universities, and other partners to strengthen our programs to protect animal health. Ensuring the health of animals helps protect and preserve ...

Export Sales to China and Mexico

Release: Private exporters report sales of: * 1,844,040 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico. Of the total, 1,089,660 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 754,380 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year. * 130,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery...

Chairman David Scott Floor Remarks in Favor of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following remarks in support of H.R. 5290, To extend authorization for livestock mandatory reporting...

Chair Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing on Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs".

USDA Opens 2022 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, Expands Program for Supplemental Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better...

Chairman David Scott Praises USDA’s Establishment of Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement praising the USDA’s announcement of a $400 million Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA).

Four Bills from House Agriculture Committee Pass in the House

News Release: WASHINGTON - (December 8, 2021) Today, four bipartisan bills drafted and moved out of the House Agriculture Committee, H.R. 5290; H.R. 5608; H.R. 5609; and H.R 4489, passed in the House of Representatives.

APHIS Establishes Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantines in Alabama

Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2021-36. December 7, 2021To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), is establishing quarantines ...

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on USDA Nominees Chavonda Jacobs-Young and Margo Schlanger

News Release: WASHINGTON - 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 that the Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the nominations of Dr. Chavonda J. Jacobs-Young to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics and Margo Schlanger to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 123,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

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: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 7, 2021 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes $700 million to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and...

Chairman David Scott Statement on Biofuels Announcements

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement on today's biofuels announcements; the USDA’s roll out of $800 million for the biofuels industry and the EPA’s announcement of Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

APHIS Establishes Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitis capitata) Quarantine Area in San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, California

Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2021-38. December 7, 2021 To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective Nov. 16, 2021, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) established a Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) ...

APHIS Updates Federal Domestic Soil Quarantine Map

Release: APHIS updated the to include the following changes

FACT SHEET: USDA Support for Food Banks and the Emergency Food System

Release: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have stretched and strained individuals and families across the country, highlighting the importance of a strong and resilient emergency food system, which includes organizations such as food banks, soup kitchens, food pantries, and more. These emergency food providers...

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