Phyllis Fong The U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector General, Phyllis Fong spoke at a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on her department’s report on civil rights complaints against the USDA. She…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
Avocado imports from Mexico have once again resumed according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Shipments of avocados from Michoacán, Mexico had been suspended after an…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the appointment of Karli Moore to serve on the FSA state committee in California which ensures the effective and efficient delivery of…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
From February 18, to February 22, United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission…
First Trade Missions Since Pandemic
…the first U.S. trade mission in two years. The COVID-19 pandemic halted trips for developing new international markets for U.S. agriculture goods. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA‘s Foreign Agricultural Service…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…growers,” Lester-Moffitt said. Visit www.aphis.usda.gov for more on the program. Listen to the report below. New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-10-22
…Almond Board of California’s Training Tuesdays and details on a new USDA specialty crop block grant. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an enrollment extension for important dairy risk management programs. The deadline to apply for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…co-founder of Gotham Greens with USDA Representative checking out the greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS Gotham Greens greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS A fresh food and urban agricultural…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…also been engaging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), advocating for a more streamlined path for the development of new products. Progress is being made in bringing more uniformity in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA partnering with the Port of Oakland to help with supply chain issues,…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…that the government will be paying part of the bill. “USDA is going to pay 60 percent of the cost of the start-up of this particular effort,” Vilsack said. “The…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so…