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“NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 20, 2018

The House section of the Congressional Record published “NATIONAL INTEGRATED DROUGHT INFORMATION SYSTEM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2018” on Dec. 20, 2018.

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Jacobs-Young: 'USDA is making more nutritious food available to more people at more affordable prices'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program will receive a boost of about $8 million.

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Congressional Record publishes “REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS” on Jan. 2, 2019

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “REFLECTIONS ON THE 115TH CONGRESS” on Jan. 2, 2019.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.

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

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 --- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. Organic production allows producers to hold a unique position in the marketplace and thus take home a greater share of the food dollar.

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USDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers, Supports WIC State Agencies

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 states COVID-19 major disaster declaration, ensuring WIC families have continued access to the formula they need.

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Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for Fiscal Year 2022 discussed on Aug. 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 110,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.

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USDA-FS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 22

Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2023 West grant opened on Aug. 22.

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“INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAI'I INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION ACT” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 19, 2019

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF THE HAWAI'I INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION ACT” on Dec. 19, 2019.

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Agriculture Department discusses Boundary Establishment for Eagle Creek National Wild and Scenic River, Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, Oregon on Aug. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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New notice from Rural Business-Cooperative Service to be published on Aug. 23

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 23.

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What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 22?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Aug. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA's Cosby: 'NRCS enlists a wide variety of conservation practices to help livestock producers'

The USDA announced an investment of up to $12 million in partnerships for improving the application of conservation practices on designated grazing lands and expanding livestock farmers' access to technical assistance for conservation.