Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA helping a dozen California agribusinesses reduce their energy…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
Alfalfa growing in a field. ARS scientists have developed an alfalfa seed coating that works against several soilborne plant pathogens. Photo by Deborah Samac (USDA/ARS) — Alfalfa is often called…
Industries Anxiously Watching China Relations This Weekend
…as an industry, it’s important to keep providing information to USDA and trade negotiators about the impact this is having on our industry.” Industries Anxiously Watching China Relations This Weekend About…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be embarking on a record, SEVEN agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to foster trade relationships and diversify export opportunities for America’s farmers and…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA Rural Development Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
New Signup Deadline Is December 20 (USDA/FSA) — Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…compete on a level playing field.” “Beef is derived from cattle—period,” Senator Fischer said. “Under USDA, beef undergoes a rigorous inspection and labeling process, but plant-based protein products that mimic…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
Secretary Perdue on USMCA Agreement (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…afforded to the agricultural industry. According to a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), net farm income is forecasted at $92.5 billion for 2019, an increase of $8.5 billion…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…who have participated over the years. Learn more. To enroll in CRP, contact your local FSA county office or visit fsa.usda.gov/crp. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…solution to ensure that any voluntary country-of-origin claims are verified by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) prior to the approval of labels by USDA-FSIS. NCBA believes that beef labels with…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…all individual information confidential. The deadline for response is January 10, with results to become available in October 2020. Listen to the report below. USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey…