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The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2021 — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: * Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds by allowing them access to reserves for operating shortfalls.
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USDA Establishes Dairy Donation Program
News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh today announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) on a call with Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. The DDP, established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, aims to facilitate timely dairy product donations while reducing food waste.
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USDA Establishes Dairy Donation Program, Part of Continuing USDA Pandemic Assistance
News Release: Washington -(Updated Sept. 9, 2021) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh today announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) on a call with Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. The DDP, established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, aims to facilitate timely dairy product donations while reducing food waste.
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Chairman David Scott Applauds USDA’s Updates to CFAP 2
News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s announcement on updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 2...
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USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Chakota Rowdy Ray Snow, dba R & R Cattle Co. and dba Rowdy Snow Cattle
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an Decision and Order Without Hearing by Reason of Default on June 8, 2021, against Chakota Rowdy Ray Snow, doing business as R & R Cattle Co. and Rowdy Ray Snow (Snow), of Oklahoma, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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Week ending August 15: 2 notices published by Agriculture Department
There were two notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending August 15, according to the Federal Register.
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Agriculture Department publishes 524 notices in 2020
There were 524 notices published by the Agriculture Department in 2020, according to the Federal Register.
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USDA Announces Proposed Framework for Advancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and Other Emerging Zoonotic Diseases through the American Rescue Plan
News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is dedicating $300 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases in susceptible animals and build an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic.
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USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Working Capital Needs in Fiscal Year 2021
News Release: Investments Will Help Create or Save More Than 12,000 Jobs in Rural America WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is on track to provide a record level of support for rural working capital and other business capital needs in fiscal year 2021.
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Fereidoon Shahidi Presents the ARS 2021 Sterling B. Hendricks Memorial Lecture
News Release: Atlanta, GA, Aug. 24, 2021-"Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Natural Health Products: Achievements and Challenges" is the title of Fereidoon Shahidi's 2021 Agricultural Research Service Sterling B. Hendricks Memorial Lecture, presented at the American Chemical Society Fall Meeting on August 24.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Arizona Produce Business
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Lorex Produce LLC satisfied a $48,826 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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USDA Celebrates Landmark Agricultural Legislation’s Century of Service by Committing to Maximum Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued new guidance regarding how it will enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act in light of the final rule issued on Dec. 10, 2020, in a continuing effort to modernize and enforce the 100-year old authority to the full extent of the law.
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UN Food Systems Summit Listening Session
Release: As we prepare for the United Nations Food Systems Summit in September, we invite you to join us for an informal, virtual stakeholder listening session on Friday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. -noon ET. It will be hosted by the State Department’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs, which is responsible...
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Business
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Andean Fresh Fruit Corp., satisfied a reparation order in the amount of $33,456 issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Fred Green
News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Fred Green (Green) of Fulton, Mo., on July 16, 2021, for violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Green waived its rights to a hearing and paid a $1,250 civil penalty.
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USDA On Track to Provide Record-Breaking Support for Rural Working Capital Needs in Fiscal Year 2021
News Release: Washington - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is on track to provide a record level of support for rural working capital and other business capital needs in fiscal year 2021.
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USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Arizona Produce Business
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Arizona Marketing Produce Distributors Inc. satisfied a $12,100 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.
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Ranking Member Boozman’s Statement on Announcement of Final Rule for Pandemic Relief Eligibility for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers
News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its long-awaited final rule making contract producers of livestock and poultry eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 2.
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Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China and Mexico
Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the follow activity.
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