The most recent press release, "USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Working Capital Needs in Fiscal Year 2021," was submitted on Aug. 24, 2021.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published six press releases the month before, marking a 33 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 August 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Working Capital Needs in Fiscal Year 2021 | 08/24/2021 |
| USDA Invests $26 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure to Expand Availability of Higher-Blend Renewable Fuels in 23 States | 08/19/2021 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Up To$500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Funds Under the American Rescue Plan | 08/12/2021 |
| USDA Invests $167 Million in High-Speed Broadband in 12 States | 08/11/2021 |
