DepositPhotos image The U.S. cattle industry will have a new level of disease protection next month when USDA’s enhanced Animal Disease Traceability rule takes effect. Rapid response to an animal…
USDA Launches New Tools to Improve Fertilizer and Grain Transportation Visibility
DepositPhotos image The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has introduced two new tools to boost transparency and resilience in the agricultural transportation sector. Announced today, the Fertilizer Transportation Dashboard and…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30,…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…week will not only help propel our industry this year but for years to come,” said USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. Keynote speaker Jason Hafemeister, USDA acting deputy undersecretary…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address the situation. Van Orden highlighted a glaring policy gap: “There’s absolutely a black hole in policy when it comes to poultry…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…USDA Mobilizes Resources to Aid Farmers After Devastating Storms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is focusing on assisting farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by the destruction of Hurricanes Helene and…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, we talk with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about USDA’s efforts to help those affected by Hurricanes Helene…
USDA Invests $46 Million to Support Veteran and Underserved Farmers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $46 million investment in projects aimed at supporting America’s veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers. Deputy Secretary Xochitl…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
Tractor with boxes of freshly picked Pinot Noir grapes at the wine harvest. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $25 million in funding for eight…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced more steps to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and…
International Development Through USDA Programs
Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation
DepositPhotos image Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
…part of USDA’s ongoing effort to make farm loan programs more accessible and supportive. USDA encourages farmers to reach out to their local Farm Service Agency for more information on…
Wide Disparity in Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
DepositPhotos image A wide range of climate conditions across the continental U.S. results in some large changes in USDA’s topsoil moisture condition report. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…