…online. It’s through the new Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov that goes live in early February. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…are looking for any advantage they can use against us, including targeting critical industries like agriculture,” Cotton says. The bill would require the USDA to conduct a twice-yearly study on…
MAP Funding to Support Global Organic Promotion
…in 2022. OTA, representing U.S. organic abroad for over 20 years, aims to expand activities to untapped markets worldwide with the USDA’s funding support. Emphasizing the growing global demand for…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California raisins. Scheduled for February 13-14 at the Raisin Administrative…
USDA Provides Awards for Organic Market Development and Promotion
…market opportunities for organic farmers. USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt expressed enthusiasm for these efforts to generate new revenue streams and value-added opportunities for the organic industry. The OMDG,…
Large Family Farms Account for Bulk of Commodity Production
…value of commodity production in 2022, according to a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Specifically, these farms accounted for 51 percent of cash grains and soybeans, 56…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
Image by Fabiana pfernandes from Pixabay National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
…influenza since 2005, urging a review of prevention and control strategies. According to information from the USDA, the last reported detection in California was on January 8. Currently, there have…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…along with FAS personnel, will be providing market briefings to the U.S. delegation. The trip will also include engagements with USDA leadership, retail visits, and networking opportunities. USDA points out…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how organic production goes beyond popular buzzwords and the USDA is starting up…
More Than $203 Million to Support Exports of U.S. Ag Products
…Additionally, USDA introduced the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), a $1.2 billion fund supporting exporters in non-traditional markets and ensuring continuity in existing markets. RAPP applications for the initial $300…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
Another chance to sign up for continuous CRP. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is again accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. The…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
…Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
Farmers in the Central Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The WaterSMART program, a collaboration between the Bureau of…