…Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion, create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities. “Small businesses…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects out. Residents with backyard citrus trees in the quarantine area are asked not to transport citrus fruit or leaves,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
…and tap surveys are being conducted in both residential and commercial host trees. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and CDFA will work…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…our economy,” Vilsack said. “Today, we are also adding to the number of innovative products carrying USDA’s BioPreferred® label and expanding options for our nation’s biorefineries. This means small businesses…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…sixth annual Pollinator Festival outside USDA Headquarters along 12th Street in Washington, DC. More than 14 USDA agencies, other federal departments and partners will celebrate the significance of pollinators. Pollinators…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help rural cooperatives develop new markets for their products and services. USDA is making the grants…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 12
…USDA Week In Review, the rural home ownership dream, healthy soil in the Sooner state, and LGBT pride at USDA. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
Following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 29, 2015, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced that all 50 states, the Commonwealth…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $6.7 million in 544 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement during a…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…(a USDA agency), Interior and other partners continue to suppress approximately 98 percent of fires on initial attack. “Partnerships and collaborative planning to respond to wildfire are the foundation for…
Know Your Soil
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about soil before you buy, build or farm it. Know Your Soil For more information on soil surveys, go to websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov…