…specialty crop producers we have at USDA. We also launched last fall the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative, which is focused on supporting and targeting our programs and resources at USDA…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $83 million investment in domestic fertilizer projects across 12 states to strengthen competition and lower costs for American farmers. The funding is…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…signing a Herd Monitoring Plan agreement. USDA strongly encourages dairy producers to enroll in this new program. Beyond the benefits for their own operations, increased producer participation may help USDA…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…the year, according to the recent global dairy report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…USDA’s chief economist Seth Meyer. Exports are down $8.2 billion from last year at $170.5 billion this year. “So, unchanged for the new forecast for 2024. But we’re still down…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the long-term drought plan for the state water project is published and USDA…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…and opening overseas markets. “USDA is committing more than $20 million to support U.S. specialty crop exporters in their efforts to overcome trade barriers and open overseas markets,” USDA Under…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
Vietnam farmers havesting rice on there field in Ha noi. By cristaltran/DepositPhotos image The deadline to apply for USDA’s trade mission to Vietnam is just days away. June 4th is…
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for a trade mission to Vietnam later in the year. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will be leading a trade mission September…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the recipients of the first round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), with several California-based entities to receive funding support. USDA…
Summer Food Safety
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is offering food safety tips to keep you safe from foodborne illness. Number one: wash your hands. The first…
Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling
…a clean dish when removing it from the grill to once again prevent raw meat bacteria from spoiling your fun. Have your food safety questions answered at ask.usda.gov; keep these tips…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…collaboration with Organic Voices and an Industry Advisory Committee, will promote the science-backed benefits of USDA-certified organic products. “We thank USDA for making this project possible with this important funding….
Where to Get Food Safety Information
…image Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, outlining several ways you can get food safety questions answered live by real experts. Sponsored Content CIR…