…prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “USDA is here to support the economic stability of American agricultural producers by helping them maintain their competitive edge…
NIFA Grant Helps Guide Future Organic Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently awarded a grant that will help to guide future organic research. The grant was awarded to…
The Western View: More Midwest Flooding: Can California Fill The Gap?
…harvest, according to the USDA. Michigan growers are down an estimated 9 to 15 % in all crops. Credit: Ken Schulze / Shutterstock.com Some might think this doesn’t seem so…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. Bailey’s two-year term expires on Sept. 17, 2021. The purpose of the Committee…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…“The Act and Order” are available online at beefboard.org/beef-act-and-order, or you can contact our office and we can ensure you get a copy. USDA Oversight The Act and The Order…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…in farmers’ pockets as a result of our work on the farm bill with Congress and USDA,” NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern said in a press release. “We thank…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…major milestone for wheat growers,” said National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President and Lavon, Tex., farmer Ben Scholz. “We would like to thank staff and leaders at USTR, USDA,…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 7, 2019) — Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)…
USDA Announces Support for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 7, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will issue $16.2 million in grants (PDF) to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…Dairy Expo in Wisconsin Perdue noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does what it can to assist farmers but there is no way to assure the success of…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…by refinery waivers. A special thanks to USDA Secretary Perdue who continues to be an outspoken advocate on this issue and for farmers. We stand ready to work with them…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
WASHINGTON, (USDA-October 4, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J….
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…entitled the “Rally to Stop the Stealin’ (sic)”. According to OCM, this event was intended to place pressure on the Trump Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula); adult winged Courtesy USDA/ARS WAPATO, WASHINGTON (USDA/ARS-October 3, 2019) — A map identifying the areas suitable for establishment of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) in the United…