Archive for August 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
LEWISBURG, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to announce a $75 million investment by USDA in critical infrastructure…
Read MoreMore than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer
Washington, D.C., August 31, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across the country to provide summer food buying benefits to families…
Read MoreUSDA Announces $21.9 Million in Grants Awarded to Further Strengthen Meat and Poultry Supply Chains; Build New and Better Markets through Investments and Technical Assistance
WASHINGTON, August 31, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects…
Read MoreChina Might Need Less Commodities as Population Stagnates
China voracious appetite for a range of commodities could be tempered as its population growth slows this decade.
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration invests $65M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clean water, roads, trails improvement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $65 million of investments to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service improve water quality, roads, trails…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority Serving Institutions that Create Career Development Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today up to $550 million in funding to support projects that enable underserved producers to access land, capital,…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
SHARON, Conn., August 24, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure (PDF, 541 KB) to…
Read MoreUSDA Extends Infant Formula Waivers, Supports WIC State Agencies
WASHINGTON, August 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended a series of waivers to provide WIC families with additional formula options through the end of the year.…
Read MoreUSDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota
WASHINGTON, August 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a $3,458,752.00 cooperative agreement with Minnesota to increase their purchase…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Appointments to Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development
WASHINGTON, August 23, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 12 members of the newly established Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development (RCED). On…
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