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USDA Announces $300 Million Program For Underserved Ag Producers
WASHINGTON, – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
Renewable Fuel Standard Slammed by Biofuel Industry
On Wednesday, EPA released biofuel blending obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023, 2024 and 2025. This is the first rule following the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which set blending volumes only through 2022. According to the agency’s release, the final rule will reduce reliance on oil imports by 130,000 to 140,000 barrels of oil per day. In December 2022, EPA, by court order, released renewable fuel blending proposals for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Scrutiny of Land Purchases by Foreigners Proposed in New Bill
USDA and the FDA would become members of a powerful U.S. committee that rules on the national security implications of foreign ownership of U.S. assets under a bipartisan Senate bill unveiled on Tuesday. The legislation would also empower the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), led by the Treasury, to consider retroactive divestment of real estate owned by foreign entities.
USDA Allegedly Impacted by Russian-Speaking Hackers
According to USDA, Russian-speaking hackers are the likely suspects. The Office of Personnel Management and two organizations within the Department of Energy also were apparently targeted or breached. (Farm Journal) USDA is investigating a possible data breach related to a broader hack of U.S. government agencies.
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