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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Dear Stakeholders, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is excited to announce that you can now apply for the PPQ 586 Transit permit application in APHIS eFile! For additional support, refer to our user guides and “How To" videos.


APHIS Authorizes the Importation of Fresh Pummelo Fruit from Vietnam into the United States

Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is authorizing the importation of pummelo fruit (Citrus maxima Merrill) from Vietnam into the United States (Docket No. APHIS-2020-106-2). APHIS previously made the pest risk analysis that describes potential pests associated with the commodity available for public review and comment.


Agriculture Department publishes notice on Oct. 3

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: APHIS updated the to include the following changes:APHIS restricts the movement of domestic soil from areas within the continental United States that are under quarantine for specific plant pests. The Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map provides an overview of the plant pest quarantines that affect ...


Rural Utilities Service set to publish a new notice on Oct. 5

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 5.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Congratulating Vincent Garfield Logan on His Confirmation to Farm Credit Administration Board

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below is a statement from House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott following the confirmation of Vincent Garfield Logan to serve as a member of the Farm Credit Administration Board.


USDA Announces October 2022 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for October 2022, which are effective Oct. 3, 2022. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.


Agriculture Department discusses Process for Establishing Rates for Veterinary Services User Fees on Oct. 3

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 51 notices published by the Agriculture Department in September, according to the Federal Register.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-RUS grant application closes on Dec. 31

Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program grant opened on Oct. 3.


USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Oct. 3

Soil Carbon Monitoring Training and Outreach Agreements grant opened on Oct. 3.


USDA-RUS grant application closes on Dec. 31

Solid Waste Management Grant Program grant opened on Oct. 3.


Release: Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh traveled to Bali, Indonesia, Sept. 27-29, 2022, to attend the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting, engaging with agriculture leaders from the G20 member governments and continuing to make the case for joint action on the interrelated areas of food security, climate, agricultural innovation, sustainable productivity growth, and closer global integration through trade.


Release: Private exporters reported sales of 110,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2022/2023 marketing year.