The most recent press release, "USDA Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country," was submitted on Jan. 26.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published five press releases the month before, marking an 80 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 Invests $1 Billion to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across the Country | 01/26/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/20/2022 |
| USDA Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education, Health Care and Housing for Rural People | 01/20/2022 |
| USDA Launches Pilot Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to People in Rural Towns | 01/19/2022 |
| USDA Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments to Create Better Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses | 01/19/2022 |
| USDA Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s First-Year Accomplishments to Combat Climate Change in Rural America | 01/18/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/13/2022 |
| USDA Invests $500,000 to Help Increase Mariculture Processing Capacity in Southeast Alaska | 01/13/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 01/04/2022 |
