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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Food Security is Focus as Vilsack Travels to G7, Poland

Release: The G7 Agriculture Ministers met in Stuttgart, Germany, May 13-14, against the backdrop of Russias brutal war on Ukraine and the resulting impacts on agriculture and food security worldwide.
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Competition in Food Retail and Distribution Markets and Access for Agricultural Producers and Small and Midsized Food Processors discussed on May 16 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on May 16

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic, Transitioning Producers

Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the U.S.
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service Awards Approximately $1 Million Training Grant to Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Western Region announced today the award of a $999,887 grant to the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) which administers the National School Lunch Program in Washington.
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USDA Extends Deadline for Public Input to Identify Competition Challenges in Seed, Fertilizer, Other Agricultural Inputs, and Retail Markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a 30-day extension to the public comment period to identify the impacts of concentration and competition challenges in seed, fertilizer, other agricultural inputs, and retail markets
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“RIGHTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE ACT OF 2021” published by the Congressional Record on May 12

“RIGHTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORKFORCE ACT OF 2021“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H4878-H4891 on May 12
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USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters

The U. S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) to offset crop yield and value losses.
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NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of nearly $4 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Business Meeting

We are here to Consider the Committee’s Budget Views and Estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, as required by the Congressional Budget Act and in compliance with House Rules.
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Week ending May 14: Agriculture Department publishes 7 notices

There were seven notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending May 14, according to the Federal Register.
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Agriculture Department discusses Inviting Applications for the Delta Health Care Services Grant Program on May 13

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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May 13: bills handled by Agriculture Committee

There was activity on four bills related to the Agriculture Committee on May 13.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “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). Her commitment during her time at USDA and throughout ...
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What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on May 16

There is one release scheduled to be published on May 16.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on May 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

News Release: Urges states to adopt flexibilities to support families amid recall
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Alexis Taylor to Serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “Alexis Taylor has dedicated her life to public service. She has not only spent her career serving the American people through her work in U.S. agricultural and trade policy, but also as a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Her nomination builds upon USDA’s commitment to link U.S. agriculture ...
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