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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “USDA”

tranche

USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program

Dan November 15, 2019 Economy, Industry News Release

(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments aimed at assisting farmers suffering from damage due to unjustified trade retaliation …

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Market Facilitation Program (MFP)USDA
usda

USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations

Dan October 24, 2019 Cotton

In the most recent report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered its estimate for world cotton production.  Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, …

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cotton harvestUSDA
veteran farmer

USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Dan October 7, 2019 Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 7, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and …

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USDAveteran farmers and ranchers
specialty crops

USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers

Dan October 3, 2019 Fruits & Vegetables, Industry News Release, Nuts & Grapes, Organic, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 3, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Scott Hutchins announced that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $11 million in …

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NIFAREEUSDA
cattle

Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets

Dan August 28, 2019 Cattle

It’s been noted that after the recent fire at Tyson Foods facility in Holcomb, Kansas, the beef processor has boosted margins for other processors. The Tyson Foods facility represents about …

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NCBATyson FoodsUSDA
energy

Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers

Dan August 26, 2019 Biofuels/Energy, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions.  A total of $9.3 …

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REAPUSDA
usda

USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations

Dan August 23, 2019 Economy, Industry News Release

Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist has published a detailed accounting of how …

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MFP paymentsUSDA
farmers

USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers

Dan July 25, 2019 Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

(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, …

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agriculture fundingATPFPDPMFPUSDA
jbs

Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award

Brian German July 17, 2019 Agri-Business, Funding

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, …

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JBStrade relief packageUSDA
veteran farmer

Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Dan July 16, 2019 Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

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. …

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agriculture fundingdisadvantagedUSDAveteran
usda

USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation

Dan June 28, 2019 Industry News Release, Technology

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), …

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Agriculture TechnologyUSDA
farm bill

USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update

Dan June 26, 2019 Farm Bill, Funding, Industry News Release, Legislative

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 …

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2018 Farm BillSNAPUSDA
exports

USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade

Dan May 31, 2019 Cotton, Exports/Imports, Trade

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 …

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cottoncotton exportsNational Cotton CouncilUSDA
trade relief

Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement

Dan May 23, 2019 Economy, Funding, Industry News Release, Trade

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 …

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agriculture tariffsagriculture tradeChinatrade relief packageUSDA
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