The most recent press release, "Biden Administration Announces $32 Million to Advance Climate-Smart Mass Timber Construction, Expand Wood Markets," was submitted on May 27.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 24 releases the month before, marking a 25 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 May
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Biden Administration Announces $32 Million to Advance Climate-Smart Mass Timber Construction, Expand Wood Markets | 05/27/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains, Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumers | 05/26/2022 |
| USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages | 05/25/2022 |
| Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Ongoing Violence in America | 05/25/2022 |
| USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Rico | 05/24/2022 |
| USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors | 05/19/2022 |
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage | 05/18/2022 |
| Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation | 05/17/2022 |
| USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters | 05/16/2022 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services | 05/13/2022 |
| Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Alexis Taylor to Serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs | 05/13/2022 |
| USDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage | 05/13/2022 |
| First Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest | 05/10/2022 |
| Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on Continued Efforts to Connect Homeowners to Pandemic Relief | 05/06/2022 |
| USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community | 05/05/2022 |
| Statements by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health | 05/04/2022 |
| USDA Renews People’s Garden Initiative | 05/03/2022 |
| USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup | 05/03/2022 |
