By USDA Newswire | Jul 15, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, from the hearing to consider the nomination of Jennifer Lester Moffitt to be under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Tropical Storm Elsa – the fifth named storm in what has already been a very active hurricane season. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: Washington - Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced today that they have found an innovative way to treat pathogens (harmful bacteria) and pests in citrus trees, potato, and tomato plants without the use of antibiotics.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement at today's business meeting titled “To Consider HR 4374, The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act.".
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Tropical Storm Elsa - the fifth named storm in what has already been a very active hurricane season. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 14, 2021
Release: LIVE STREAM. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:30 PM EDT. Hybrid Business Meeting. Full Committee on Agriculture. RE: “To Consider HR 4374, The Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act". Fact Sheet. Summary. All additional information on this business meeting can be found here.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 13, 2021
News Release: Farm Service Agency Will Begin Taking Applications for indemnity program July 20th WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal ...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 13, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s Announcement on Providing Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 13, 2021
News Release: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:30 PM EDT.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 13, 2021
News Release: Washington - Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack announced the Pandemic...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
News Release: Nematodes with a taste for "insect innards" may offer cranberry growers a natural alternative to fighting hungry crop pests with chemical insecticides.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
Release: The Government of Peru has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh dragon fruit ( Selenicereus costaricensis, S. megalanthus, S. monacanthus, and S. undatus) for consumption into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment ...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers and landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup from today until August 20. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated signup options to provide greater incentives for producers and increase the program’s conservation and climate benefits, including setting a minimum rental rate and identifying two national priority zones.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
Release: The government of Chile has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Hydrangea (Hydrangae macrophylla) cuttings for planting from Chile into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
Release: The government of Kenya has asked USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh Marjoram (Origanum majorana) for consumption into the United States and Territories. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with ...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott today announced a Full Committee Business Meeting to consider of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act (HR 4374). The mark-up will be held on Wednesday, July 14th.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 12, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Examining the SNAP Benefit Cliff.".
