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Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on House Appropriations Committee Passage of the FY2022 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies

July 1, 2021 International Dairy Foods Association

The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations this afternoon passed its fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement on the bill: …

USDA Invests $55.2M in Grants to Increase Capacity and Expand Access in Meat and Poultry Inspection Operations

June 22, 2021 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. The new program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. …

Led by USDA, U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition

June 21, 2021 USDA

Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today. …

USDA Expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors to 9 States with Addition of South Dakota

June 18, 2021 USDA

Under the CIS agreement, the State of South Dakota may inspect meat in selected establishments for shipment throughout the United States. …

United Fresh Looks Forward to Working with USDA on New Grant Programs

June 17, 2021 United Fresh Produce Association

USDA Secretary Vilsack announced $4 Billion to Ag Producers and Businesses in Round II of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative. …