Archive for April 2021
USDA: 100 Days Update
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 — Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan to the American Jobs…
Read MoreUSDA, RESTORE Council to Invest $31 Million for Priority Restoration Work in Gulf States Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $31 million in funding to advance restoration work and improve water quality in the Gulf Coast states…
Read MoreThe American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms
The American Families Plan encourages family farms to stay in the family and does not tax farm and asset transfer to family members upon death WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 —…
Read MoreStatement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Mexico Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of U.S. Potato Growers
Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0091.21 Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 — “Mexico’s Supreme Court released a final, unanimous ruling today on a case that…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA Has Deployed 1,232 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response WASHINGTON, Apr. 28, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19…
Read MoreUSDA to Incentivize Purchase of Fruits and Vegetables under WIC for 4 Months with American Rescue Plan Funding
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 – Participants in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) may soon see a temporary increase to…
Read MoreUSDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 –…
Read MoreStatement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0087.21 Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, April 27, 2021 – “Jenny Moffitt’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…
Read MoreUnderstanding China's Growth
Pandemic EBT – Summer 2021 | Hear What They’re Saying
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2021 – Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than…
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