Many industry analysts may be taken aback by Friday’s USDA report on Hogs and Pigs. USDA Hog report…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
Sustainability and Production Research, Global Marketing Initiatives to Move Forward as USDA Implements Assessment Increase On Dec. 20 the USDA published the Final Rule to implement the recommendation by Almond…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…were asked to report their hog and pig inventories as of December 1, 2016. The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…and discoveries. To learn more about how USDA supports cutting edge science and innovation, visit the USDA Medium chapter Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future. NIFA invests in…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukah all fall within three days of each other this year. As friends and families gather together this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety…
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
…former Texas A&M president and a USDA undersecretary for food safety under President George W. Bush. Lately, the Trump transition team has turned its focus to Texans for consideration of…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
Over $46 million in federal funds will be awarded to 25 district-led conservation projects through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in 2017, setting a program record for conservation…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…Obama. Livestock industry officials and producers want these new rules to be among those that go away. The USDA says consumers aren’t certain about what the organic livestock label actually…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new test kit, developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, could limit the spread of red imported fire ants. Since the…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…office by visiting http://offices.usda.gov. USDA is committed to helping organic agriculture grow and thrive. USDA strongly supports the organic sector through a wide variety of programs, including conservation grants, organic…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
The public is invited to a Soils Summit hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on healthy soil and…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results….