$6 Million in Fiscal Year 2014, Up to $30 Million Over Next Five Years Available WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s National Institute…
USDA and Special OPS Agree on More Military Family Support
USDA will develop programs to increase support for military special operations personnel and their families. Rod Bain has the story. USDA and Special OPS agree on more military family support…
Benifits of New Healthcare Law to Rural Residents
As the number of people signing up for healthcare insurance increases, the benefits are already being seen, according to USDA’s top official. Here is Susan Carter. Benifits of new healthcare…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA February 21
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/oce/…
Farm Income to Fall This Year
Farm income will drop considerably this year, if current projections hold up. USDA’s Gary Crawfod reports with comments from Kevin Patrick to USDA’s Outlook Forum. Farm Income to Fall This…
2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture Released
…numbers for producers To read the release from the USDA, CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE to read Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s response to the 2012 Preliminary Census of Agriculture report….
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…federal, state and local governments, agribusinesses, trade associations and many others,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the USDA-NASS, Pacific Region. “When we look at the data for California, we can…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…annually to support grants, technical assistance, and the federal administrative costs related to USDA’s Farm to School Program. In this funding cycle, USDA anticipates awarding up to $5 million in…
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
…USDA is leading the recall rather than FDA because the products are in consumer packages with an identifiable USDA Mark of Inspection, and FSIS had jurisdiction over the product when…
Lower Farm Income Doesn’t Translate Into a Farm “Crisis”
Will this year’s lower farm income bring a 1980’s style farm financial crisis? USDA’s Gary Crawford and Joe Glauber have the details….
President to Announce Drought Assistance During Visit Today
…USDA is making implementation of the disaster programs a top priority and plans to have the programs available for sign up in 60 days. Producers will be able to sign…
USDA Forecasting Big Drop in Overall 2014 Farm Income
It’s probably no surprise that Agriculture Department analysts are forecasting lower overall farm income this year. Gary Crawford has this report….
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…92027 Several state/federal government entities will be represented at these information sessions, including: USDA Farm Service Agency; USDA Risk Management Agency; USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; USDA Rural Development; the…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
On USDA Blog by Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment “Water conservation begins where the first drop of rain falls…most likely on private working lands.” This…