USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced Tuesday that it is canceling the July Cattle report and discontinuing the Cotton Objective Yield Survey and all County Estimates for Crops and…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The program aims to support conservation and climate solutions through partner-driven projects. A…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…the livestock began showing clinical signs compatible with sick, lactating dairy cows in other states. USDA, Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and state veterinary health officials…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
…By gerasimov/DepositPhotos image The USDA wants nominations for the Mushroom Council to fill three seats with terms expiring on December 31, 2027, and one seat whose term will expire on…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships to enhance conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and promote conservation practices on grazing lands. The…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
…animal and crop genetics, chemicals, equipment, and farm organization have made it possible for total agricultural output to nearly triple between 1948 and 2021. During that period, a USDA report…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…to have been introduced into the cattle by wild birds. In Idaho, the virus may have been transmitted from cow to cow. USDA has stated that initial testing has not…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…consumer-packaged goods like condiments and sauces were also on the list. “At USDA, we are really focused on market diversification and opening doors, helping build relationships for U.S. food and…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Watering crops with Irrigation system By kinek00/DepositPhotos image Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…opportunities for U.S. farm products. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted a new indoor heat illness standard, despite a lack of approval from the California Department of Finance. USDA’s Natural…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of…
Some Surprises in USDA Prospective Planting Reports
The USDA’s Prospective Planting Report was not without some surprises. Gary Crawford reports. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s report here. Some Surprises in USDA Prospective Planting Reports The USDA’s Prospective…
‘Product of USA’ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
Canada and Mexico have both raised concerns about the finalized “Product of USA” labeling rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mexico’s Ministry of Economy is rejecting the rule…