…several issues including trade, wildfires, agriculture research, infrastructure, cell-based meat, and rural prosperity. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…rural communities facing this challenge so we can be strong partners to create high-speed, reliable broadband e-Connectivity.” USDA will make available approximately $200 million for grants (applications due to USDA…
Storms Bring Significant Snow and Higher Likelihood of El Nino System
…move into early December, we are about one-fifth of the way through the Western wet season,” said USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. “Interestingly, very quietly over the last several weeks, we…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…in producing a bill that can be passed before the year’s end. If Congress passes this legislation I will encourage the President to sign it.” Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
…agencies offer multiple different programs designed to supplement some of the losses caused by fire damage. “A lot of the immediately available relief funds are coming through USDA Farm Service…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…SPS subcommittees under the FTA. More details on requirements for exporting to Morocco will be available from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international-affairs/exporting-products/export-library-requirements-by-country/Morocco. Source: USDA…
USDA Adds 5.1 Mil Pounds of Beef to Previous Recall
The United States Department of Agriculture added another 5.1 million pounds of beef to a previous recall. On October 4, the USDA announced a recall on more than 6. 9…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…Biocomposites. USDA-ARS, Western Regional Research Center[1] – Almond shells have traditionally been used as livestock bedding. This research explores how almond shells, transformed to a charcoal-like powder through a process…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2019. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship will provide students a way to…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…farming solutions through soil conservation on private lands throughout the United States. For more information on NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…insects in backyard citrus trees. Negotiators have also agreed to maintain funding for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…Congress to follow suit and enact the necessary implementing legislation. I commend President Trump and our U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Lighthizer, for their perseverance, leadership, and hard work.” Source: USDA…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Last year, Tulare County developed a plan to remove dead or abandoned citrus trees as one of…
Beyond Meat Files for Initial Public Offering
…future. The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA) recently came to an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding which agency will have regulatory responsibilities. The…