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News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, today announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, to serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Doug McKalip, to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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USDA Developing New Tools to Identify COVID Virus in Wild and Domestic Animals

News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 - U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals.
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Chairman David Scott Applauds Passage of Omnibus Spending Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below is a statement from Chairman David Scott on Congressional passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023...
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Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Congratulating Alexis Taylor on Confirmation as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below is a statement from House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott following the confirmation of Alexis Taylor to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs...
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Ducheneaux: 'We've extended the DMC enrollment deadline'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a deadline extension for dairy margin coverage programs enrollment to help producers.
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Alexis Taylor

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, today announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed Ms. Alexis Taylor, of Iowa, to be Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Statement by Secretary Vilsack on the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill, sending to President Biden’s desk several crucial investments to advance the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) priorities for rural America:
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Vilsack: USDA funding is 'expanding opportunities for small and underserved producers'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $325 million for pilot projects to expand opportunities for small and underserved food productions.
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13 notices published in week ending Dec. 17 by Agriculture Department

There were 13 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Dec. 17, according to the Federal Register.
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Vilsack: USDA Rural Energy for America Program funds will help 'tackle the climate crisis'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $285 million in infrastructure to lower energy costs, expand access to clean energy for rural Americans and combat climate change.
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2023 Rate Changes for the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, Laboratory Services, and Export Application Fees discussed on Dec. 23 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request on Dec. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards Application for School Food Authorities on Dec. 23

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Toombs: Bioproduct projects 'have compelling benefits that advance environmental justice'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced $9.5 in investments to advance the development of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing. 
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Dec. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Information Collection; National Woodland Owner Survey discussed on Dec. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request discussed on Dec. 22 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Request To Conduct a New Information Collection on Dec. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Dec. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Revise and Extend a Currently Approved Information Collection on Dec. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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