By USDA Newswire | Jun 12, 2017
Release: WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2017 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the projects selected to receive the USDA’s annual farm to school grants designed to increase the amount of local foods served in schools. Sixty-five projects were chosen nationwide.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 12, 2017
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 2016/2017 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 12, 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 2016/2017 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 12, 2017
News Release: What a pig sees when it looks into a mirror may help Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists improve livestock housing.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 9, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today pushed back on the Trump Administration’s plans to eliminate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development, expressing concern that the elimination of the position will hinder efforts to boost rural development and grow rural economies across the country.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 9, 2017
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Martinez Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
By USDA Newswire | Jun 9, 2017
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 201,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2016/2017 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 8, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 8, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 8, 2017
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 8, 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, “Agricultural Research: Perspectives on Past and Future Successes for the 2018 Farm Bill."
By USDA Newswire | Jun 8, 2017
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Nominations must be submitted by July 10, 2017.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 7, 2017
News Release: House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson today made the following statement after the Department of Commerce announced an agreement in principle between the United States and Mexico on the importation of Mexican sugar.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 7, 2017
News Release: “Thank you Mr. Chairman. I’m happy to be here today to continue the Committee’s work ahead of the next farm bill and to welcome today’s witnesses to the Agriculture Committee.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 7, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, issued the following statement in response to the agreement in principle reached to address sugar trade concerns between the United States and Mexico...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 6, 2017
News Release: (Washington, DC, June 6, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued a statement regarding a new agreement between the United States and Mexico regarding the importation of Mexican sugar. The U.S. Department of Commerce has been reviewing a 2014 agreement with the government of Mexico ...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 6, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 6, 2017 – Second Lady Karen Pence and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today unveiled a newly-installed beehive on the grounds of the Vice President’s residence, drawing attention to the plight of pollinators whose numbers are in decline. Together, the two urged Americans to do their own part to help reverse the population trend among the creatures, which are essential to producing much of the nation’s food.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 6, 2017
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill an upcoming vacancy on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a Federal advisory committee. Written nominations, with cover letter, resume, and an advisory committee background information form, must be postmarked or received on or before by Aug. 7, 2017.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 5, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, June 5, 2017 – Secretary Sonny Perdue will make his first international trip as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture today, Monday, June 5, to Toronto, Canada.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 5, 2017
News Release: (Washington, DC, June 5, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today completed a trip to Toronto, marking his first international trip as secretary. Perdue conducted a series of meetings with Canadian officials, including Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and ...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 5, 2017
News Release: Small edible plants called microgreens aren't just tasty toppings for soups, salads and sandwiches. They're also healthful. According to results of an Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-led study, eating red cabbage microgreens helped mice moderate their weight and cholesterol levels despite a high-fat diet.
