News and reports from the Department of Agriculture.

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs. Minnesota is the first state to enter into a cooperative agreement under the program.

From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals grant opened on Aug. 24.

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a series of waivers to provide WIC families with additional formula options through the end of the year. The waivers, which were previously set to expire at the end of September, will now be available through the earlier of either Dec. 31, 2022, or 60 days after the expiration of the state’s COVID-19 major disaster declaration, ensuring WIC families have continued access to the formula they need.

USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

USDA Offers Greater Protection and Flexibility With RMA’s Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance

USDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by 2020, 2021 Disasters

USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program

APHIS Removes Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Areas in Palmview, Hidalgo County, and Zapata, Zapata County, Texas

APHIS Amends Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in La Paz, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties in Arizona

Announcing Changes to the APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine Leadership

USDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program

USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

USDA Invests Nearly $8M to Improve Dietary Health and Nutrition Security

“NEW PUBLIC LAWS” was published on page D1317 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2018.

The Congressional Record published “GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN” in the Senate section on Dec. 22, 2018.