The most recent press release, "Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Janie Simms Hipp to Serve as General Counsel of USDA," was submitted on July 30.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 32 releases the month before, marking a 28.1 percent decrease 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 July
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Janie Simms Hipp to Serve as General Counsel of USDA | 07/30/2021 |
| Secretaries of USDA, HUD, VA, Treasury, and FHFA Acting Director Release Joint Statement on Agency Actions to Prevent Evictions | 07/30/2021 |
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Appointment of Phyllis Fong as the Acting Inspector General of the Federal Housing Finance Authority | 07/30/2021 |
| U.S. Government Advances Anti-Hunger, Climate Initiatives at Food Systems Pre-Summit | 07/30/2021 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners | 07/30/2021 |
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Ph.D. to Serve Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | 07/29/2021 |
| Biden Administration to Invest $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues | 07/29/2021 |
| USDA Releases Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry | 07/29/2021 |
| USDA Invests Over $21.8M to Build Agricultural Capacity at HBCUs in the Nation’s Land-grant University System | 07/28/2021 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Nomination of Adrienne Wojciechowski to Serve as Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations | 07/27/2021 |
| USDA Invests $14 Million in Rural Economic Development Projects in 10 States | 07/27/2021 |
| MyPlate Launches USDA’s First Alexa Skill | 07/27/2021 |
| USDA Announces $16.6 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers | 07/26/2021 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff | 07/21/2021 |
| USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers | 07/20/2021 |
| USDA Announces Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, Initiates Action to Work with Tribes, Partners and Communities | 07/15/2021 |
| USDA Awards $12 Million in Record-Breaking Farm to School Grants, Releases New Data Showing Expansion of Farm to School Efforts | 07/15/2021 |
| USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Tropical Storm Elsa | 07/14/2021 |
| USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses | 07/13/2021 |
| USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers, and Build a Better Food | 07/09/2021 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $307 Million in Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 34 States and Puerto Rico | 07/07/2021 |
| USDA Invests $21 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New York | 07/06/2021 |
| USDA Announces Efforts to Promote Transparency in Product of the USA Labeling | 07/01/2021 |
