By USDA Newswire | Dec 5, 2017
Release: WASHINGTON, DC, December 5, 2017 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is promising increased cooperation with states in the operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to promote self-sufficiency, integrity in the program, and better customer service. To make these improvements...
By USDA Newswire | Dec 5, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Committee will hold a hearing titled, “Safeguarding American Agriculture in a Globalized World."
By USDA Newswire | Dec 5, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today are pleased to announce that the nomination of Glen R. Smith to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration Board was approved by the U.S. Senate.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 5, 2017
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 162,000 metric tons of grain sorghum for delivery to China during the 2017/2018 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
Release: Dear Stakeholders:After a distinguished Federal career spanning three decades, Dr. Jere Dick, APHIS’ Associate Administrator is retiring at the end of this month. During his time with APHIS, he’s led the way in helping America’s ranchers and farmers overcome threats posed by diseases ranging from avian ...
By USDA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Tomato Specialties LLC, doing business as The Avocado Company International (Tomato Specialties), Nogales, Ariz., for making false and misleading statements for a fraudulent purpose and failing to account truly and correctly.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2017 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. The producers appointed to serve three year terms are: * Klint G. Stewart Columbus, Neb. * Carlton Bridgeforth, Decatur, Ala.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 1, 2017
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 130,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2017/2018 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 1, 2017
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. The producers appointed to serve three year terms are.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 1, 2017
News Release: Washington -Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export forecast published today.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 1, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, raised concerns to U.S. President ...
By USDA Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2017 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the National Pork Board. The producers appointed to serve three year terms include: * Brett Kaysen, Nunn, Colo.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2017 - Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export forecast published today.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) announcement.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 30, 2017
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the National Pork Board. The producers appointed to serve three year terms include.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 29, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today echoed President Donald J. Trump’s message that tax cuts and reforms are needed to increase American prosperity. The president delivered remarks with a “Bring Back Main Street” theme in St. Charles, Missouri, highlighting ...
By USDA Newswire | Nov 29, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the award of two grants to help rural water and sewer utilities recover from recent and future natural disasters.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 29, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today provided local food service professionals the flexibility they need to serve wholesome, nutritious, and tasty meals in schools across the nation. The new School Meal Flexibility Rule, published today , makes targeted changes to standards for meals provided under USDA’s National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and asks customers to share their thoughts on those changes with the Department.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 29, 2017
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.
