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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration, Trout Unlimited Invest up to $40 Million to Restore Watersheds on National Forests

News Release: With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, longtime partners will boost climate resilience for trout, salmon and steelhead


MEMO: As Thanksgiving Approaches, Americans Who Want a Turkey Will Be Able to Get One

News Release: From: USDA To: Interested Parties Date: Nov. 16, 2022 TOPLINE: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, America’s farmers and producers have been hard at work every day to ensure families can continue to put food on the table and celebrate with their loved ones. In particular, poultry producers have ...


Release: Washington, Nov. 17, 2022 USDAs Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. These science-based revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.


USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Kentucky

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kentucky for more than $3.2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.


USDA Invests $21.6M in Small Business-Led Innovations

News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced an investment of $21.6 million in scientific research for small businesses to further develop transformative agricultural solutions.


USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program grant opened on Nov. 17.


USDA-FS grant application closes on Dec. 20

2022 Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Program grant opened on Nov. 17.


Chairman David Scott Announces Staff Promotions

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced several staffing promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17

2022 Temporary Bridge Funding Opportunity grant opened on Nov. 17.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Jan. 19

Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities grant opened on Nov. 17.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NIFA grant application closes on Feb. 13

Methyl Bromide Transition Program grant opened on Nov. 17.


USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Nevada  From Operating in the Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions...


Biden-Harris Administration Launches Interactive Map Showcasing Wildfire Reduction Projects

News Release: New map shows the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on Forest Service, partner efforts to reduce hazardous fuels in western states


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Nov. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FACT SHEET: One Year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA

News Release: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformative, historic investment in lives and livelihoods across America. It represents a new opportunity for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and rural communities. It is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture deliver 21st century, high-speed internet ...


USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Alabama

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Alabama for more than $3.1 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.


USDA Previews Crop and Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers 

News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance...