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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Issues First National Hemp Report

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today the issuance of the first edition of the new. The free and publicly available National Hemp Report provides unbiased, timely, and accurate data to help industry stakeholders make business decisions.

Constituent Update - January 27, 2023

Release: FSIS has selected five Food Safety Fellows through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program. The fellows are students currently working towards their Ph.D. and have an interest in improving food safety and public health. During their fellowship, in collaboration with FSIS scientists, they will apply their scientific and technical knowledge to inform FSIS decision making and improve the safety of the food supply.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2022, which runs from Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023.

Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska discussed on Jan. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Boozman Applauds Section 32 Purchase of Catfish

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval of Section 32 purchase of up to $42 million of catfish products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs, including charitable institutions.

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Jan. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 - “Today Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced that she is leaving the Department of Agriculture in the weeks ahead to spend more time with her family. Her service, presence and leadership will be sorely missed. She has been an incredible partner over the last two years, and she has been instrumental in helping the department seize opportunity and address a host of challenges. We are all deeply grateful for her service.

Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 - "It is with mixed emotions that today I am announcing that I will step away from my role as Deputy Secretary in the coming weeks so I can spend more time with my family.

USDA-RBCS grant application closes on April 20

Rural Innovation Stronger Economies (RISE) grant opened on Jan. 27.

Ravalli Resource Advisory Committee discussed on Jan. 26 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 26

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2023.

Agriculture Department publishes notice on Jan. 25

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Tongass National Forest

News Release: USDA takes next step in forest stewardship agenda to protect the “lungs" of North America

Ranking Member Boozman Announces Staff Additions

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced two staff additions on the Republican side of the committee.

USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Jan. 26