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News Release: WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic development projects in 10 states.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Tomatillo from Panama

Release: The Government of Panama has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...

MyPlate Launches USDA’s First Alexa Skill

Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first ever Alexa skill, a digital tool for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers ages 4 - 24 months. Families who use the MyPlate Alexa skill receive nutrition information on what and how to feed their child based on their age.

Chairman David Scott and Representative Mike Thompson Applaud the Passage of H.R. 267 to extend WHIP+ for 2020 and 2021 Disasters

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Representative Mike Thompson applaud the passage of H.R. 267 to extend WHIP+ for 2020 and 2021 disasters...

An Upgraded Software Application Can Better Predict Erosion Processes of Earthen Dams

News Release: Scientists and engineers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) collaborated with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Kansas State University (KSU) to extend applicability of a computational model that can evaluate vulnerabilities in earthen dams and predict possible dam breaches that could have serious consequences.

Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act and Associated Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute Business Meeting

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's business meeting titled “To Consider H.R. 267, 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act and associated Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.".

USDA Invests $14 Million in Rural Economic Development Projects in 10 States

News Release: Washington - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic development projects (PDF, 148 KB) in 10 states.

Field Evaluation Continues into New Oral Rabies Vaccine for Raccoons, Other Wildlife

Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced it will continue field evaluation of the oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait ONRAB in seven states. This year’s field evaluation is part of an ongoing project addressing operational questions ...

USDA Announces $16.6 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

News Release: WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers ...

Boozman Statement on Swearing-in of Forest Service Chief Randy Moore

News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on Randy Moore’s swearing-in as the 20th chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service...

Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Moffitt for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. 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 Senate Agriculture Committee voted by voice vote to advance Ms. Jennifer L. Moffitt to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Ms. Moffitt may now be considered by the full U.S. Senate for confirmation.

Schedule Advisory: H.R. 267, 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act

News Release: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 10:00 AM EDT.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Derek W. Crites dba DC Farms

News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Derek W. Crites, doing business as DC Farms (DC Farms) of Moorefield, W.Va., on June 28, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, DC Farms waived its rights to a hearing and paid a $1,600 civil penalty.

Bronaugh to Lead U.S. Delegation to UN Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh will lead the United States delegation to the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome July 26-28.

APHIS Issues Notice of Supplemental EA to Expand the Use of an Oral Rabies Vaccine into Pennsylvania

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service has prepared a supplemental environmental assessment (EA) related to a 2019 EA of an oral rabies vaccination (ORV) program in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. This supplement analyzes our proposal to expand ONRAB vaccine baits into the ORV program area in Pennsylvania in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Georgia Produce Business

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Jusgo Duluth LLC, doing business as Jusgo Supermarket, satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $135,785 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

APHIS Issues Notice of Supplemental EA to Expand the Use of an Oral Rabies Vaccine into Pennsylvania

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service has prepared a supplemental environmental assessment (EA) related to a 2019 EA of an oral rabies vaccination (ORV) program in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. This supplement ...

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 100,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during 2021/2022 marketing year.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Lynch Livestock Inc.

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision and order against Lynch Livestock Inc. of Wacoma, Iowa, on July 13, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.

Chairman David Scott Announces Hearing on 21st Century Food Systems