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There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on May 18.
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – “We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As the President directed, ...
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Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Boozman and Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Baby Formula Shortage for Families on WIC

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member, along with Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Cory Booker (D-NJ), ...
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Vilsack: 'The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health will help drive the transformative solutions we seek'

This fall's White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the first first food insecurity conference in about five decades, is about the nation's health.
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As...
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U.S. Products Take Center Stage at Mexico's Largest Food Expo

Release: From popcorn to pears, from salmon to snack chips, U.S. food and beverage products took center stage in Guadalajara May 17-19 at Mexicos largest annual food industry trade show, Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria Mexico.
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Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation

As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S.
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Statement by Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for FNCS

“Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Stacy Dean has been dedicated to advancing food and nutrition security for all Americans as the Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS).
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USDA Accepting Applications for Philippines Trade Mission

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for an agricultural trade mission to Manila, Philippines, July 18-21, 2022.
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Stabenow, Murray, Casey, Democrats Push Infant Formula Manufacturers To Address Crisis, Get Formula On Shelves ASAP

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and 30 Democratic colleagues sent ...
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Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food safe. Whether you’re grilling burgers, camping, or having a picnic, everyone should always remember to practice proper handwashing and use a food thermometer.
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Chairwoman Stabenow on the House Oversight Report that the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement on the House Oversight Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis report : How the Trump Administration Helped the Meatpacking Industry Block Pandemic Worker Protections.
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New notice from Agriculture Department to be published on May 19

There are two releases scheduled to be published on May 19.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on May 17

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chairwoman Stabenow Statement on White House Nominees for USDA Under Secretaries for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Food Nutrition and Consumer Services

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued statements on the White House nomination of Alexis Taylor for USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs and Stacy Dean for USDA Under Secretary for Food Nutrition and Consumer Services.
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Boozman Urges Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; joined Senators John Thune (R-SD), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and Mike Crapo (R-ID), ranking member ...
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General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and 45th Biennial Conference discussed on May 17 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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