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Release: Washington - Due to the temporary closure of the Federal Government this week, the “U.S. Export Sales" report scheduled for release at 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 will be released this week on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.


Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 256,096 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2017/2018 marketing year.


Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown

News Release: (Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today outlined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available in the event of a government shutdown.


USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 22–23, 2018, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va.


USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Modernize Swine Inspection

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its continued effort to modernize inspection systems through science-based approaches to food safety. USDA is proposing to amend the federal meat inspection regulations to ...


USDA Invests in e-Connectivity to Restore Rural Prosperity by Providing Training and Health Care Services

News Release: Grants Will Also Support Opioid Treatment in Rural Communities HUGO, Colo., Jan. 19, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in e-connectivity which will provide virtual access to job training, educational, and health care opportunities for rural communities.


Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown

Release: Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2018 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today outlined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available in the event of a government shutdown.


USDA Invests in e-Connectivity to Restore Rural Prosperity by Providing Training and Health Care Services

News Release: HUGO, Colo., Jan. 19, 2018 - Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in e-connectivity which will provide virtual access to job training, educational, and health care opportunities for rural communities.


Release: 10 a.m. - noon. Patriots Plaza III, Auditorium B. 355 E Street. SW, Washington, DC 20024. Visitors must pass through a security check at the Patriots Plaza III location with a government issued ID. If you plan to attend, RSVP to ppded@fas.usda.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2018. Include your full name...


USDA Now Accepting Vendor Applications for 2018 Farmers Market Season

News Release: Washington - The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications from farmers, growers and other producers for its 2018 farmers market season, which opens Friday, May 4, 2018.


Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 130,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2018/2019 marketing year.


USDA Announces Popcorn Board Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2018--Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of two members to serve three-year terms on the Popcorn Board.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Cry Baby Foods LLC satisfied a reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).


News Release: Washington -Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of two members to serve three-year terms on the Popcorn Board.


Statement of Under Secretary Greg Ibach on Section 199A Tax Code Fix

News Release: (Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach today issued the following statement regarding efforts to address concerns with recent changes to Section 199A of the federal tax code. Some agriculture stakeholders have raised questions about potential market effects on cooperatives and independent grain-related businesses.


Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations

News Release: Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of Ken Barbic to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued this ...


USDA Announces National Peanut Board Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2018--Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today appointed five members and six alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020. One appointee will serve the remaining one-year portion of a vacancy.


News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today appointed five members and six alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020. One appointee will serve the remaining one-year portion of a vacancy.


Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 320,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2017/2018 marketing year.


Release: The regulations require pork or pork products: be accompanied by a certificate issued by a Mexican government veterinary officer, and the pork or pork products must come from swine raised and slaughtered in regions APHIS considers CSF-free. APHIS previously recognized specific regions within Mexico as ...