The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $32 million in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Grants have been awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-30-21
…the country, information on collaborative efforts to mitigate navel orangeworm damage, and the continued buildout of the administrative team at USDA. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
…wild populations. Courtesy USDA/APHIS “We feel that the science is showing that you can’t just control the pest in one commodity without it impacting another. so, we need to have…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows producers and rural communities to make a second effort in applying for assistance. Ag groups are reacting to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed…
Aubrey Bettencourt Takes Over as Almond Alliance of California President
…Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency, she fought to keep ‘farmers farming’ through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs. Serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Water…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 116—260). For a list of grant recipients and to learn more about AMS’ investments in enhancing and strengthening agricultural systems, visit www.ams.usda.gov/grants. USDA touches the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights various investments made by USDA focused on bolstering the specialty crop industry and…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows producers and rural communities to make a second effort in applying for assistance. An appeals process is available for the various USDA programs…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-22-21
…with reports on the latest blueberry referendum and USDA’s latest Rural American at a Glance report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features, and more….
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. Although the survey timeline is consistent with past AFBF Thanksgiving surveys, 2021 brought some unique differences. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and Americans sit down for a meal, the USDA says it’s important to take steps to keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness during the…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman announced that the Senate confirmed Robert Bonnie to a USDA Undersecretary position. The 76-19 vote in favor of the…
Vietnam Revises Tariff Rates on Corn, Wheat, Frozen Pork
…Together with the USDA’s Foreign Ag Service, the Council’s work in Vietnam helped make this happen.” The USDA says American exports of corn, wheat, and pork to Vietnam were valued…