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USDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers, Supports WIC State Agencies

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a series of waivers to provide WIC families with additional formula options through the end of the year. The waivers, which were previously set to expire at the end of September, will now be available through the earlier of either Dec. 31, 2022, or 60 days after the expiration of the state’s COVID-19 major disaster declaration, ensuring WIC families have continued access to the formula they need.


“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Dec. 21, 2018

“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” was published on page D1317 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2018.


“GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 22, 2018

The Congressional Record published “GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN” in the Senate section on Dec. 22, 2018.


Notice published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FNS Programs at Work in the San Francisco Bay Area

Release: By Cindy Long, FNS Administrator. In early August, Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean and I travelled to San Francisco for meetings and events related to the work the USDA Food and Nutrition Service does to support local communities. On Aug. 3, we spent the day visiting programs around the Bay Area...


Congressional Record publishes “REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS”  on Jan. 3, 2019

“REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS” was published on pages E1748-E1751 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 3, 2019.


“NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 20, 2018

The House section of the Congressional Record published “NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018” on Dec. 20, 2018.


Congressional Record publishes “REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS”  on Jan. 2, 2019

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS” on Jan. 2, 2019.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.


USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 --- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. Organic production allows producers to hold a unique position in the marketplace and thus take home a greater share of the food dollar.


USDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers, Supports WIC State Agencies

Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a series of waivers to provide WIC families with additional formula options through the end of the year. The waivers, which were previously set to expire at the end of September, will now be available through the earlier of either Dec. 31, 2022, or 60 days after the expiration of the states COVID-19 major disaster declaration, ensuring WIC families have continued access to the formula they need.


Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for Fiscal Year 2022 discussed on Aug. 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Export Sales to China

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


USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 22

Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2023 West grant opened on Aug. 22.


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAI'I INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION ACT” on Dec. 19, 2019.


Agriculture Department discusses Boundary Establishment for Eagle Creek National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, Oregon on Aug. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 22?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Aug. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.