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News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors and rural businesses diversify the nation’s meat supply.
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Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Chairwoman Stabenow’s Announcement

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement regarding Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s announcement that she will not seek re-election to the Senate after serving out the end of her term.
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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Following the Swearing in of Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2023 - Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement after the swearing in of Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. as the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Food for Progress Program FY 2021 Report to Congress

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service publishes 42 press releases in December 2022

There were 42 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service in December 2022.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection on Jan. 4

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
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Thompson Congratulates Scott for being Elected to Serve as Ag Committee Ranking Member

News Release: Chairman-elect of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Glenn “GT" Thompson (R-PA), issued the following statement congratulating Representative David Scott (D-GA) for being elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Ranking Member of the committee for the 118th Congress...
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Agriculture Department discusses Kiwifruit Grown in California; Increased Assessment Rate on Jan. 3

The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Thompson Statement on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers released their final definition of “Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS). Following the announcement, Chairman-elect of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Glenn “GT" Thompson, issued the statement below...
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Agriculture Department publishes 62 notices in November

There were 62 notices published by the Agriculture Department in November, according to the Federal Register.
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Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Release of Ganaspis brasiliensis discussed on Jan. 3 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department publishes proposed rule on Jan. 3

The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces January 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for January 2023, which are effective Jan. 3, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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DeLauro Releases 2023 Government Funding Legislation

DeLauro Releases 2023 Government Funding Legislation
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Boozman Helps Secure Important Ag & Nutrition Provisions in Year-End Package

Boozman Helps Secure Important Ag & Nutrition Provisions in Year-End Package
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jose Emilio Esteban and Doug McKalip

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jose Emilio Esteban and Doug McKalip
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Alexis Taylor

Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Alexis Taylor
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Chairwoman Stabenow Secures Permanent Funding to Feed Children During the Summer Months

Chairwoman Stabenow Secures Permanent Funding to Feed Children During the Summer Months
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Thompson Statement On Epa’S Final Wotus Rule

Thompson Statement On Epa’S Final Wotus Rule
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