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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $178 Million in International Food for Progress Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities including promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade and addressing the root causes of migration in Central America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.


Chair Abigail Spanberger Opening Statement at Hearing "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs"

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs."


News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $220 million in eight new school feeding projects that are expected to benefit more than a million children across 2,200 schools in food-insecure countries in Africa and East Asia, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on Sept. 15

“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S4638 on Sept. 15


Release: APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin risk-based sampling (RBS) on banana and plantain shipments at U.S. ports of entry starting Sept. 26, 2022. The goal of RBS is to reduce inspections on entities importing ...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Updated Schedule Advisory: Crypto Hearing Postponed

News Release: POSTPONED. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 - 2:00 PM ET. Hybrid Hearing - 1300 Longworth and via Zoom. Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. RE: “Assessing Crypto as a Tool for Financial Inclusion". **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public. The hearing will be broadcast...


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Sept. 19.


USDA Expands SNAP Online Shopping, Adds New Retailers

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with states, territories and retailers across the country, continues to expand opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, participants to conveniently shop online for groceries. More than 150 additional retailer...


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) discussed on Sept. 19 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on Sept. 21

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 21.


Release: APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh Hass Avocado (Persea americana var. Hass) for consumption from Guatemala. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity.


Release: USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will conduct annual certification visits for offshore greenhouse facilities that wish to export Pelargonium spp. unrooted plant cuttings as part of the Minimum Sanitation Protocol for Offshore Geranium Cutting Production. Pelargonium sp. shipped ...


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Foreign Agricultural Service is awarding $300,000 to six U.S. universities including three minority-serving institutions for research and educational partnerships focused on climate-smart agriculture in tropical countries, FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley announced today.


New notice from Farm Service Agency to be published on Sept. 20

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 20.