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Information Collection; Temporary Bridge Funding Opportunity Program discussed on Dec. 21 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Vilsack on appointment of new USDA/1890 Task Force members: 'USDA is eager to continue working with the leadership of 1890 institutions'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of new members to the USDA/1890 Task Force.

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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Veterinary Services Field Operations Services Customer Service Survey Project on Dec. 20

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA Invests $9.5M to Develop New Bioproducts from Agricultural Commodities

News Release: WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $9.5 million to support the scale-up of sustainable bioproduct manufacturing in the United States. Three successful projects are funded through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Bioproduct Pilot Program, which funds research and development of value-added products from agricultural commodities.

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Boozman Helps Secure Important Ag & Nutrition Provisions in Year-End Package

News Release: WASHINGTON-The year-end spending bill includes important agriculture and nutrition provisions that U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, helped author and secure.

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Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Rural Business Development Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2023; Correction discussed on Dec. 20 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA Continues Expanding SNAP Online Shopping, Invests in Reaching New Retailers

Release: Washington, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service is awarding $5 million to help more retailers especially smaller, independent stores offer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program online shopping. The grantee, the National Grocers Association Foundation, will provide guidance and technical expertise to walk retailers through the implementation process so more SNAP participants across the country can purchase food online.

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Vilsack, Tai: USDA shared 'deep concerns around the restrictions of the importation of biotech corn' in Mexico

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with a delegation of senior Mexican government officials in Washington, D.C., to address a range of issues.

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Increasing Transparency around WIC Infant Formula Contracts

Release: By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

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Chairwoman Stabenow Secures Permanent Funding to Feed Children During the Summer Months

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has secured permanent funding for a comprehensive approach to summer meals for children. This is accomplished by establishing a nationwide summer EBT program and more ...