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News Release: First Investment of the New ‘Build Back Better’ Initiative Will Serve as a Bridge from Pandemic Assistance to Food System Transformation WASHINGTON, June 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan ...

USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Purchase Healthy Food for Food Insecure Americans and Build Food Bank Capacity

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support and expand the emergency food network so food banks and local organizations can...

Chairman David Scott and Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Statement on USDA Funding for Food Insecurity and Food Bank Capacity

News Release: WASHINGTON - (June 4, 2021) House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Hayes issued the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) investing $1 billion to purchase healthy food for food insecure Americans and build food bank capacity...

USDA and US Biologic, Inc. Announce New Oral Solution to Combat Major Poultry Disease

News Release: Washington - Researchers at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service and US Biologic, Inc., have developed an oral solution to an antibiotic alternative that fights against poultry coccidiosis, which costs the poultry industry $3.5B in annual losses worldwide.

President Biden’s Budget Invests $2.8 Billion to Support Economies, Outdoor Recreation and Access to Public Lands

By USDA Newswire | Jun 3, 2021

News Release: Projects expected to create tens of thousands of jobs across the United States WASHINGTON, June 3, 2021 – Today, the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced their proposed Fiscal Year 2022 allocations of $2.8 billion in projects, grants and programs authorized in the Great American Outdoors ...

Chairman David Scott Statement on Recent Cyber Attack on Meat Processors

By USDA Newswire | Jun 3, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement regarding the cyberattack on meat supplier JBS...

USDA Announces 2021 Plans for Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Efforts in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and South Carolina

By USDA Newswire | Jun 3, 2021

Release: Suzanne Bond, 301-851-4070. Suzanne.M.Bond@usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 3, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing its plans for combatting the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina in 2021.

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release: Washington - In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data and public health to improve the effectiveness of our nation's fight against COVID-19 and to restore trust, accountability and a sense of common purpose in our response to the pandemic.

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: USDA Has Deployed 1,576 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response WASHINGTON, June 2, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data, and public health to improve the effectiveness of our nation’s fight against COVID-19 and to restore trust, accountability and a sense of common purpose in our response to the pandemic.

USDA Launches New Poultry Biosecurity Outreach Effort Aimed at Youth and Student Audiences

Release: Washington, D.C., June 2, 2021 -- The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is launching a new outreach effort specifically aimed at helping youth and student poultry owners learn about and practice good biosecurity. This new effort is called ...

USDA Celebrates MyPlate’s Decade of Support for Healthy Habits

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today kicks off a month-long celebration marking 10 years since the introduction of the MyPlate nutrition guidance symbol, which helps consumers make healthy food choices. Throughout June, USDA will offer a collection of activities and resources, including a Start Simple with MyPlate app challenge.

Chairman David Scott in Letter to President Biden Emphasizes Need for Protections to Farmers and Ranchers in American Families Plan and American Jobs Plan

News Release: WASHINGTON - In a letter to President Joseph R. Biden Wednesday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia signified support of the historic nature of the American Jobs Plan and American Family Plan, while emphasizing the need to protect farmers, ranchers, and small businesses from financial burden.

USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today kicked off the 12th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries. This year’s campaign highlights a summer of giving in June through August, along with seasonal reminders to donate throughout the year.

Statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on JBS USA Ransomware Attack

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 — As noted earlier today by the White House, USDA is aware of the ransomware attack against JBS, which is affecting the company’s operations, including its facilities in the United States. USDA continues to work closely with the White House, Department of Homeland Security, JBS ...

USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

News Release: Activities and Events across the Nation to Spotlight Efforts to Help Rural Residents Realize the Dream of Homeownership WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Homeownership Month , as part of a nationwide celebration to highlight U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts to provide access to affordable housing for rural Americans.

USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive

News Release: Website makes it easy to participate, measure donations, and share success stories WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today kicked off the 12th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies ...

USDA Designates St. John and St. Thomas Islands as Primary Natural Disaster Areas