The most recent press release, "More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer," was submitted on Aug. 31.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published 19 releases the month before, marking a 36.8 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 August
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer | 08/31/2022 |
| USDA Announces $21.9 Million in Grants Awarded to Further Strengthen Meat and Poultry Supply Chains; Build New and Better Markets through Investments and Technical Assistance | 08/31/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia | 08/31/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration invests $65M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clean water, roads, trails improvement | 08/26/2022 |
| USDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority Serving Institutions that Create Career Development Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders | 08/24/2022 |
| USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America | 08/24/2022 |
| USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants | 08/23/2022 |
| USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota | 08/23/2022 |
| USDA Announces Appointments to Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development | 08/23/2022 |
| USDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers, Supports WIC State Agencies | 08/23/2022 |
| USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative | 08/22/2022 |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments | 08/22/2022 |
| USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program | 08/18/2022 |
| USDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations | 08/16/2022 |
| USDA Recommends Adding Food Safety Items to Your Back-to-School List | 08/15/2022 |
| USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management | 08/15/2022 |
| USDA Investing $197 Million in Partner-Driven, Locally led Conservation | 08/12/2022 |
| Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Inflation Reduction Act | 08/12/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration Invests $74 Million to Improve Health Care for People Living in 37 States, Guam and Puerto Rico | 08/11/2022 |
| USDA Invests Nearly $8M to Improve Dietary Health and Nutrition Security | 08/10/2022 |
| USDA Announces the Second Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair | 08/09/2022 |
| USDA Extends Public Comment Period to August 23 and Posts Public Webinar for the Proposed Rule to Promote Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments | 08/05/2022 |
| Biden-Harris Administration to Begin Accepting Applications on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding | 08/04/2022 |
| Streamlined Delivery of Emergency Relief Programs Is Win-Win for USDA and Agricultural Producers | 08/04/2022 |
| Biden Administration Launches USDA-EPA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities | 08/02/2022 |
| USDA Announces Action to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products | 08/01/2022 |
