(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, …
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA, …
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. …
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
USDA scientists and researchers reported 320 new inventions in 2018 (Salinas, California — USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual Technology Transfer Report (PDF, 14.9 MB), …
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
Washington, D.C., – (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an update on the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into …
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
The Department of Agriculture recently released the first production estimate for the 2019 U.S. cotton crop, with expectations of reaching levels that have not been seen in more than a …
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
Almond Board of California USDA Announces Almonds Included in Second Trade Assistance Program Almond Board Chair Holly King Attends White House Briefing with President Donald J. Trump U.S. Secretary of …
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and …
Producers Encouraged to Participate in Goat Industry Study
Producers are being encouraged to participate in the second national study looking at the goat industry. The 2019 Goat Study is being conducted by the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring …
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
United States Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dr. Jack Shere working in collaboration with the Canada’s CVO, Dr. Jaspinder Komal, issued the following statement: We are pleased to announce that the …
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will be increasing inspection fees for fresh produce quality and condition, along with audit verification services. The rate for audit verification …
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Dairy producers will have an online resource available to them that can assist with decisions related to the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The web-based tool was developed through …
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
Reliable, High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity is Essential to Enhanced Agricultural Production Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled a groundbreaking report, A Case for Rural Broadband: Insights on Rural Broadband Infrastructure and Next …
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will …