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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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Capital Readiness Program "largest program of its kind" in DOC's history

Women and minority entrepreneurs can now apply to a grant program allocating more than $90 million to help business owners in underserved communities.