The most recent press release, "U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff," was submitted on Sept. 30.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 18 releases the month before, marking a 5.6 percent increase for the current month.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
The USDA's budget for 2021 sat at $146 billion, with programming costing $119 billion.
Press releases by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in September
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff | 09/30/2021 |
| Agriculture Secretary Applauds Research Efforts in Blocking Spread of African Swine Fever Virus | 09/30/2021 |
| USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health, and Nutrition; Unveils New Climate Partnership Initiative, Requests Public Input | 09/29/2021 |
| USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Ida | 09/27/2021 |
| USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership | 09/24/2021 |
| USDA Takes Significant Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems | 09/23/2021 |
| USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services | 09/21/2021 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Margo Schlanger to Serve as USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights | 09/16/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff | 09/13/2021 |
| USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas | 09/13/2021 |
| USDA Joins Government-Wide Sustainable Aviation Fuels Grand Challenge | 09/09/2021 |
| USDA Invests $700 million to Provide Relief to Small Producers, Processors, Distributors, Farmers Markets and Seafood Processing Vessels and Processors Impacted by COVID-19 | 09/09/2021 |
| USDA Invests $464 Million in Renewable Energy Infrastructure to Help Rural Communities, Businesses and Ag Producers Build Back Better | 09/09/2021 |
| USDA Reminds Consumers to Handle Frozen Foods Safely This School Year | 09/09/2021 |
| USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers | 09/08/2021 |
| USDA Invests $700 million in Grants to Provide Relief to Farm and Food Workers Impacted by COVID-19 | 09/07/2021 |
| Food Help on the Way for Louisiana Households Hit by Hurricane Ida | 09/02/2021 |
| USDA Seeks Comments on the Labeling of Meat and Poultry Products Derived from Animal Cells | 09/02/2021 |
| USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Depression Ida | 09/01/2021 |
