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The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program ...
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Approval of a New Information Collection on Jan. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Ramirez: Scholars program 'is crucial to USDA’s efforts to provide career opportunities'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released an e-application for its USDA/1890 National Scholar Program as an incentive for students to pursue food and agricultural careers at 1890s institutions.
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USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Dairy Farmers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). The update to PMVAP and the new ODMAP will enable USDA to better support small- and medium-sized dairy operations who weathered the pandemic and now face other challenges.
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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 30

Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity for For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations grant opened on Jan. 24.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Jan. 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Vilsack: 'I am confident that Dr. Esteban's leadership and experience is the right combination'

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on the new under secretary for food safety.
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Export Sales to Mexico

Private exporters reported sales of 174,181 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported sales of 124,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
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Export Sales to Colombia and Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
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Export Sales to Mexico and Unknown Destinations

Private exporters reported the following sales activity:
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Granger on Speakership Election

Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Chairwoman-Elect of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (CA) election to serve as the 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Chairman Thompson Announces Agriculture Committee Roster For 118Th Congress

Today, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.
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Granger Welcomes New Members for 118th Congress

Today, Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the Republican Steering Committee’s recommendations for new Republican Members who will serve on the Committee for the 118th Congress.
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Granger Announces Leaders of Appropriations Committee

Today, the Republican Steering Committee approved Chairwoman Kay Granger’s slate of subcommittee chairs for the 118th Congress. In addition, Granger announced that Rep. Tom Cole (OK) will serve as the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee during the 118th Congress.
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USDA Accepting Applications for Netherlands Agribusiness Trade Mission

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is accepting applications from U.S. exporters for its first-ever regional agricultural trade mission to Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 17 – 20, 2023.
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USDA Sets Referendum Dates for Proposed Amendments to Florida Citrus Marketing Order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a referendum April 3-May 1, 2023, on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and pummelos grown in Florida.
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Granger Officially Named Chair of House Appropriations Committee

Today, Rep. Kay Granger (TX), released the following statement after the Republican Conference officially named her chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress.
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USDA Announces Appointments to the American Lamb Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of four members to each serve three-year terms on the American Lamb Board.
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