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Release: APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) and sweet granadilla ( P. ligularis) from Hawaii into the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands for consumption. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the ...

USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Oct. 24

R9 BIL High-Priority Regional Invasive Species Projects (Non-Federal Lands) grant opened on Oct. 24.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Cacao Pods from Hawaii

Release: APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh cacao pods (Theobroma cacao) from Hawaii into the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands for consumption. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity.APHIS shares draft pest risk ...

USDA-FS grant application closes on Dec. 16

R9 BIL State Capacity Program for Invasive Species (Non-Federal Lands) grant opened on Oct. 24.

Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 7 in week ending Oct. 15

By USDA Newswire | Oct 23, 2022

There were seven notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Oct. 15, according to the Federal Register.

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on Oct. 18

By USDA Newswire | Oct 23, 2022

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H8401-H8402 on Oct. 18

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $11.1 Million to Help Crystal Freeze Dry LLC Expand Manufacturing Capacity to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain and Create Jobs for People in Rural Iowa

News Release: USDA Announces First Investment Under the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program

Public Meeting; National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods discussed on Oct. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $11.1 Million to Help Crystal Freeze Dry LLC Expand Manufacturing Capacity to Strengthen the Food Supply Chain and Create Jobs for People in Rural Iowa

News Release: PANORA, IOWA - Oct. 21, 2022 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $11.1 million under the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to help Crystal Freeze Dry LLC expand capacity to manufacture freeze-dried egg products and create...

Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Oct. 21

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in Rhode Island

By USDA Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Newport County, Rhode Island.

APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Infinite Enzymes, Inc., Corn and J.R. Simplot Potato

By USDA Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed a corn and potato plant that were modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they present an increased pest risk as compared to unmodified plants. APHIS has posted Regulatory Status Review (RSR) responses on our website as required under 7 CFR part 340.

USDA Signs Cooperative Agreements with New York to Promote Economic Opportunities for Farmers and Producers, Expand Local Foods in School Meals

By USDA Newswire | Oct 21, 2022

News Release: Washington - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt joined New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa in Albany to announce the signing...

Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 - Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have...

USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with South Carolina

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

Farm to School Champions Needed! Apply for a Grant Today

Release: By Tony Craddock, Jr., Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service.

USDA and USAID announce the Global Food Security Research Strategy to Fight Hunger and Build Sustainable Systems