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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Relentless Holdings LLC, dba Farm Field Table

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Relentless Holdings, LLC, doing business as Farm Field Table (Relentless) of Ferndale, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Relentless waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $2,000.

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Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Farm Bill Hearing on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement after today's Farm Bill Hearing on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America...

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USDA Announces Intent to Reestablish Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Charter, Seeks Nominees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to renew the charter of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC).

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Chair Stacey Plaskett Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture”

House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture”

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GOP Committee Leaders Question Biden Administration's Plan to Use Federal Agencies as Voting Intermediaries

"We are certain you agree with us that every eligible voter who chooses to vote must have the opportunity to vote, and that every lawful vote must count, and increased voter registration and participation is a goal we share.

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USDA-AMS offers new grant application process starting April 5

Micro-Grants for Food Security Program grant opened on April 5.

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USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Grasslands into Working Land Conservation 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting next week through May 13, 2022. 

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Updated APHIS BRS Permit Application and Training is Available

Samples from all the flocks were first tested at state laboratories that are part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.

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USDA Forest Service Issues Guidance to Manage Future E-Bike Use on National Forests and Grasslands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing that internal guidance on how future e-bike use is managed on national forests and grasslands has been finalized.

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USDA-Agricultural Research Service and Weed Science Society of America Collaborate to Present Weed Science Webinar Series

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) today announced the launch of a free webinar series focusing on current research and advancements in managing weeds and invasive plants.

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USDA Makes Available $5 Million in Grants for Food Insecure in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced $5 million in funding available to Alaska, Hawaii, and certain U.S. territories to support small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations. The Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) is authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) and awards grants to eligible states and territories through a non-competitive application process.

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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy — Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America”

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy - Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America".

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U.S., Mexican Agriculture Secretaries Meet to Address Shared Priorities

News Release: MEXICO CITY, April 5, 2022 United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos met this week to continue cooperation on shared priorities including open trade, science-based policy making, and sustainable and climate-smart agricultural production.

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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on New York Produce Business

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Carioto Produce, Inc., satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $11,510 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

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“THE STRENGTH OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on March 31

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “THE STRENGTH OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE” on March 31.

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Export Sales to China

Release: Private exporters reported sales of 1,084,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China. Of the total, 676,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2021/2022 marketing year and 408,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2022/2023 marketing year.

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USDA Announces April 2022 USDA Tribal Consultation on Barriers and Equity

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces the USDA Tribal Consultations on Barriers/Equity: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps. This five-day consultation series follows up on the March 2021 consultations held in response to President Bidens Executive Order on Advancing...