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Release: The Government of South Korea has requested the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Sweet Potato for consumption into the continental United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with this commodity.APHIS ...

USDA Announces December 2021 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for December 2021, which are effective Dec. 1. 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.

Ranking Member Boozman Announces New Policy Director for Republican Side

News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that Chelsie Keys has been promoted to policy director for the Republican side of the committee.

What did House Committee on Agriculture publish in November 2021?

There were 15 press releases or notices published by the House Committee on Agriculture in November 2021.

Rule published by Agriculture Department on Dec. 1

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service publish in November 2021?

There were two press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service in November 2021.

Agriculture Department publishes notice on Dec. 1

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA to Collaborate with Several Partners to Study Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Animal Health Context

Release: FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 30, 2021 -The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has begun a new collaborative effort to study antimicrobial use and resistance on commercial swine farms in the Midwest. The work will focus on use and resistance related ...

Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Promotion

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following promotion for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee...

Schedule Advisory: “Review of USDA Nutrition Distribution Programs”

News Release: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -- 10:00 AM EDT.

Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 30

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page rule on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department publishes notice on Nov. 30

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.

Notice published on Nov. 30 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 30?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc. and Travis Bock

News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Columbus Sales Pavilion Inc. and Travis Bock (Columbus) of Columbus, Neb., on Nov. 9, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Columbus waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $3,300.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Durant Stockyards LLC

News Release: Washington - As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, on Oct. 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Durant Stockyards LLC (Durant Stockyards) of Durant, Okla., for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Durant Stockyards waived its right to a hearing and paid a penalty of $7,500.

Notice published on Nov. 29 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Nov. 29

The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 29?