…Bill provisions will continue to be made in the coming weeks and months. To stay up-to-date on USDA’s Farm Bill implementation progress, visit http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=farmbill. See below for more detailed information…
USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for Avian Influenza
Thanks to USDA research, modifications in poultry sampling for Avian Influenza means improved efficiency and cost savings. Rod Bain has the report. USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for…
Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be Approved This Year
When will the USDA’s controversial plan to modernize the nation’s poultry inspection be approved? Gary Crawford has the report with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack Hopes Poultry Modernization will be…
Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report
Gary Crawford USDA’s Gary Crawford reports farmers say they intend to cut back on corn and increase soybean acreage this spring. Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report Gary Crawford continues…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 28
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… …
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…they are incorporated into FDA-regulated products. In this case, USDA handled the original recall rather than FDA because the products are in consumer packages with an identifiable USDA Mark of…
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Clarify Protection for Nation’s Streams and Wetlands
…Corps have coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop an interpretive rule to ensure that 53 specific conservation practices that protect or improve water quality will not…
Growing Pains for National Organic Program
The USDA says 18,513 farms and businesses are now certified under the National Organic Program which is an increase of 763 from the year before. The figure is up nearly…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively on this project. The 88-square mile quarantine is…
Working to Provide Aid for Hog Producers
We’ve mentioned before how many hog producers are being hurt by the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and that USDA says it has little current authority and money for disaster aid…
This Week @ USDA March 21, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u……
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…one person is working. This is a historic high, and clearly demonstrates that SNAP recipients want to work,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The additional grant support USDA is providing…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry and Additional USDA Support Available with New Farm Bill WASHINGTON, March 20, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new figures…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
…provides examples of benefits to citizens through USDA’s proposed FY 15 budget and breaks down how USDA’s FY2015 budget proposal will support job creation and economic development through rural development…