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House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Chairman David Scott (D-GA), along with U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Republican Leader John Boozman (R-AR) and Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) sent a letter to Rostin Behnam, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), for more information on the digital asset marketplace, including its rapid growth, use among retail customers, and the CFTC’s role in protecting customers from fraud and abuse.
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Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America”
House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America”.
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CORRECTION: Export Sales to Mexico and Spain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities.
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Secretary Vilsack, Ambassador Tai Announce Agreement to Allow U.S. Pork into India
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the government of India has agreed to allow imports of U.S. pork and pork products into India, removing a longstanding barrier to U.S. agricultural trade.
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Notice published on Jan. 19 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Export Sales to Mexico
Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico.
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Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities.
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USDA Designates Washington County, Maryland, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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USDA Sets New Deadline to Apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for the Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program from Feb. 8, 2022, to March 10, 2022.
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USDA Seeks Nominees for National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Mango Board to fill seats for seven members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2022.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pistachios
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Pistachios for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security
Release: Washington - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments to promote food and nutrition security at the Department of Agriculture since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on Jan. 20, 2021.
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Export Sales to China and Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.
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USDA Announces 2022 Grain Fee Schedule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the 2022 fee schedule for official inspection and weighing services, supervision of official inspection and weighing services, and miscellaneous fees for other services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA), as amended.
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USDA Announces Cotton Board Appointments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members and eight alternate members to serve on the Cotton Board. All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and ending Dec. 31, 2024.
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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Table Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Fresh Table Grapes for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.
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Tackling Food Insecurity through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer
Release: By Cindy Long. Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone, many Americans grapple with food insecurity. This past year, in fact, over 29 million adults and 12 million children struggled to afford food, while more than 1 in 5 Black and Latino adults...
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Chairwoman Stabenow on Key Efforts in 2021 to Promote Food and Nutrition Security
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed Secretary Vilsack’s statement highlighting USDA’s work to promote food and nutrition security. Senator Stabenow has been instrumental in passing legislation ...
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2021 Highlights: Expanding Opportunities, Tackling Challenges for U.S. Agriculture
Release: Marking the completion of the Biden-Harris Administration's first year in office, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week highlighted key accomplishments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support Administration priorities, including creating markets for U.S. agriculture, addressing the climate crisis, promoting nutrition and food security, and advancing equity and diversity.
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