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Chairwoman Stabenow Welcomes the Nomination of Doug McKalip

Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomes the nomination of Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

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“House of Representatives” published by the Congressional Record on June 9

“House of Representatives“ was published in the Daily Digest section on page D636 on June 9

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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that low-income New Mexico residents in five counties (Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia) recovering from the wildfires that started on April 6, 2022, could be eligible for support from the USDAs Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

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Chairman David Scott Welcomes Congresswoman Sharice Davids to Committee

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott issued the following statement welcoming Congresswoman Sharice Davids to the House Agriculture Committee:“I am excited to welcome Congresswoman Sharice Davids as our newest member of the House Agriculture Committee.” said Chairman David Scott.

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USDA Partners With Reinvestment Fund to Invest $22.6 Million to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that the Department has partnered with Reinvestment Fund to invest $22.6 million to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communities across the country.

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APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Dragon Fruit from the Dominican Republic

APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus undatus) for consumption from the Dominican Republic.

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Caring for Our Clients

USDA and the Biden Administration have been working hard for months to get more safe infant formula onto shelves across the country.

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USDA Invests in New HBCU Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on SNAP"

House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on SNAP"

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Vilsack: USDA programs 'support producers, invest in the middle of the supply chain and support competitive markets'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reportedly made significant advancements in its food purchasing efforts through new programs administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service.

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Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 20 in week ending June 11

There were 20 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending June 11, according to the Federal Register.

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Agriculture Department publishes notice on June 10

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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“CONFIRMATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

“CONFIRMATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S2840 on June 7

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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on June 10 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Reapportionment; Re-Opening of Comment Period discussed on June 10 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on June 10

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture to Invest up to $65 Million in Pilot Program to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Reduce Irregular Migration, and Improve Working Conditions for Farmworkers

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 - President Biden joined leaders from across the Western Hemisphere to present the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection at the Summit of the Americas. The Declaration seeks to mobilize the entire region around strong actions to bring the historic migration crisis ...