News and reports from the Department of Agriculture.

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 6, 2023 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture named Simon Liu, Ph.D., the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). In this role, Liu will lead the agency in its efforts to leverage the latest advances in science and technology and develop innovative solutions to agricultural challenges facing the nation and world.

Release: BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2023 - To address food insecurity in the U.S. Virgin Islands and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in U.S. Virgin Islands from...

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association (Equity) of Baraboo, Wis., on Nov. 17, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Equity waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $7,800.

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Washington - Under the Biden-Harris administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has worked to assist distressed borrowers, improve land access for underserved producers and provide disaster assistance and relief for producers impacted by natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) ...

Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 To address food insecurity in Guam and provide more equitable resources toremote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Guam from 17% to 30% above the contiguous...

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Today, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced the Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress.

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 - President Biden is delivering on his promises to build a better America and rebuild the backbone of the country, the middle class. As the 2023 State of the Union approaches, it is clear that President Biden’s plan to lower costs for families and grow the economy from the bottom ...

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 - To address food insecurity in Hawaii and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Hawaii from 17% to 30% above the...

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with SMBL Cattle Company, LLC (SMBL), doing business as J&J Livestock of Texarkana, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, SMBL waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $2,500.

Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 7, 2023 To address food insecurity in Puerto Rico and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Puerto Rico from 17%...