The most recent press release, "USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities," was submitted on Jan. 31.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 16 releases the month before, marking a 93.8 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 January
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities | 01/31/2022 |
| USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Weekend Nor’easter | 01/28/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/27/2022 |
| USDA Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country | 01/26/2022 |
| USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum | 01/25/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1 Billion in Disaster Relief Funds for Post-Wildfire and Hurricane Recovery | 01/21/2022 |
| Office of the Chief Economist Contributes to Creating Better Markets, Addressing Climate Change, and Advancing USDA Goals | 01/21/2022 |
| U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security | 01/21/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/20/2022 |
| USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Areas in Boulder County, Colorado | 01/20/2022 |
| Opening Statement of Thomas J. Vilsack Before the House Committee on Agriculture – Remarks as Delivered | 01/20/2022 |
| USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations Highlights 2021 Accomplishments to Advance Equity and Opportunity for Tribal Nations and Communities | 01/20/2022 |
| U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Advance Equity | 01/20/2022 |
| USDA Launches Pilot Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to People in Rural Towns | 01/19/2022 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments | 01/19/2022 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces New Advisor on Wildlife Conservation | 01/19/2022 |
| U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Create More and Better Markets | 01/19/2022 |
| U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Combat Climate Change | 01/18/2022 |
| Secretary Vilsack Announces New 10 Year Strategy to Confront the Wildfire Crisis | 01/18/2022 |
| Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 01/14/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/13/2022 |
| USDA to Invest up to $225 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation on Agricultural and Forest Land | 01/13/2022 |
| USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices | 01/12/2022 |
| Secretary Vilsack and Ambassador Tai Announce New Agreement to Allow U.S. Pork, Products into India for First Time | 01/10/2022 |
| USDA Invests $50 Million in Partnerships to Improve Equity in Conservation Programs, Address Climate Change | 01/10/2022 |
| USDA, Federation of Southern Cooperatives Renew Partnership Supporting Underserved Landowners | 01/10/2022 |
| USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate Smart Agriculture in 2022 | 01/10/2022 |
| USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals to Kids | 01/07/2022 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on USMCA Dairy Panel Ruling | 01/04/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/04/2022 |
| Agriculture Department and Justice Department Issue Shared Principles and Commitments to Protect Against Unfair and Anticompetitive Practices | 01/03/2022 |
