By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2021
News Release: Disease-causing bacteria like Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella enterica could survive sanitization in beef processing facilities. Scientists and collaborators in the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA), Agricultural Research Center (ARS) are investigating how this happens while also seeking approaches to solve the problem.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2021
News Release: Washington - 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.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 1, 2021
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced loan interest rates for June 2021, which are effective June 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.
By USDA Newswire | May 30, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow of Michigan released the following statement Saturday on the White House’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
News Release: The President proposes historic investments to spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help restore America’s advantage in agriculture; leverage all of USDA’s expertise to address climate change; and support a stronger nutrition safety net.
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 28, 2021 - To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by recent storms and flooding in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts. USDA staff in the regional, ...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today.
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement regarding the release of the White House FY 2022 Budget Request...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
Release: By the Southeast Regional Office. Food and Nutrition Service. When Rebecca and Parker Catt became parents, they faced a new set of challenges, including making the right choices in deciding what their baby James should be fed. After Rebecca heard about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, in the continental United States and is taking action alongside state partners and industry to contain and eradicate the invasive pest that was imported ...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the passage of S.409. The bill includes an amendment authored by Stabenow, Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.), and ...
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON-Republican members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry are increasing pressure on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support its claim that less than two percent of family farms and ranches will be impacted by the Biden administration’s proposed tax increases.
By USDA Newswire | May 28, 2021
Release: FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION. DA-2021-12. May 28, 2021To: State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory OfficialsEffective May 11, 2021, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM) expanded the European cherry fruit fly (ECFF) ...
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
News Release: TULSA, OK, May 27, 2021 — “This week, I traveled to Oklahoma to visit with individual Native farmers and with leadership from the Cheyenne and Arapaho, Cherokee, and Osage Tribal Nations about the American Rescue Plan debt relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers — which includes Native American, African-American, Hispanic, Asian American, and other minority producers.
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 27, 2021 — As millions of Americans get ready to commemorate Memorial Day and welcome summer, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds people to keep it safe this weekend: follow the latest CDC guidance for COVID-19 and remember your food safety practices.
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 152,400 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
News Release: No summer barbecue is complete without fresh watermelon. As the nation moves towards the summer grilling season, you may want to consider how watermelon's fruit chemistry can affect your overall health. Researchers in the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently identified over 1,500 small...
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Office) is accepting proposals for planning and innovation projects, and these grants are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 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 Janie Simms Hipp to be general counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at the hearing to consider the nomination of Janie Simms Hipp to be General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
