…statement that came after the meeting, USTR and USDA said the changes offered by Mexico “are not sufficient and Mexico’s proposed approach, which is not grounded in science, still threatens…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
Specialty crop producers are being reminded that assistance is available for certain food safety certification costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Food Safety Certification…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
Lesser Prairie Chicken Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Biden Administration is facing a lawsuit from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) over the listing of the…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…their concerns over “apparent price gouging.” They point out that Americans are paying more than ever for an important household staple. The USDA says a recent record outbreak of highly…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
Additional dairy assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being made available to producers. The support will be offered through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and…
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…the organic sector and the trusted USDA organic seal is a key part of the USDA Food Systems Transformation initiative,” Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-20-23
…blotch management approaches in vineyards, and USDA publishing the Strengthening Organic Final Rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between USDA and the country’s 19 historically Black land-grant universities that were established in 1890. USDA partners with these 1890 universities to…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…were in smaller industries that tend to employ high-skill workers. USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) reports the highest growth was in the real estate industry. Also showing rapid growth was…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…markets. NASDA was recently awarded $925,000 from USDA to promote exports of U.S. agricultural products to developing countries with strong growth potential, including Vietnam. NASDA will also conduct trade missions…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
Producers will have more of an opportunity to access critical disaster assistance after a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Eligibility has been expanded for several programs…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA making a first-time purchase of mandarins for food distribution, the administration of…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…