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There is one release scheduled to be published on May 16.
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Statement by Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for FNCS
Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. 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...
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Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-Applicability and Scope; Tongass National Forest Submerged Lands discussed on May 12 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Keeping Infants Safe in Midst of Formula Shortages
Release: By Cindy Long, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
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USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Florida from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
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Tender, Tasty Edamame Tough on Pests, Disease
Seven new sources of edamame soybeans are now available for use in breeding commercial varieties that can resist insects and disease, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) scientists.
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National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) FDA Charge: Charge: Cyclospora cayetanensis
The NACMCF Subcommittee on Cyclospora cayetanensis, will convene a virtual subcommittee meeting on May 24, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.
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Export Sales to China
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.
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USDA-NIFA grant application closes on July 13
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program grant opened on May 13.
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USDA-RBCS grant application closes on July 12
Delta Health Care Service Grant Program grant opened on May 13.
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USDA-NIFA offers new grant application process starting May 13
Supplemental and Alternative Crops grant opened on May 13.
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Agriculture Committee and the bills it addressed on May 12
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on May 12.
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USDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage
Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 As part of the Biden-Harris Administrations coordinated drive to end the infant formula shortage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging states to take advantage of flexibilities the department is offering in the Special Supplemental Nutrition...
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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting May 12
Cooperative Conservation Agreements Fiscal Year 2022 Announcement for Program Funding - Wisconsin grant opened on May 12.
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Export Sales to China
Release: Private exporters reported sales of 612,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China. Of the total, 68,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 544,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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USDA Accepting Applications for Philippines Trade Mission
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 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. The mission will provide U.S. growers, producers, and exporters the opportunity to explore a thriving market that is expected to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with one of the strongest growth forecasts in Asia.
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APHIS Announces New Plant Protection and Quarantine Deputy Administrator
Today I am announcing Dr. Mark Davidson as the new Deputy Administrator for Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), a position he has been acting in since Osama El Lissy retired in January 2022.
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Biden-Harris Administration Officials Celebrate Move To Make Enrollment In Head Start Programs Easier for Families at Los Angeles Event
This event highlighted the joint announcement of the new policy to make it easier for families to enroll in Head Start programs by determining their eligibility simply by showing proof of SNAP eligibility.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Candymar Produce Inc. satisfied a $1,920 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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Bills addressed by Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on May 11
There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on May 11.
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