The Department of Agriculture announced a trio of awards totaling nearly $25 million in grants and cooperative agreements. The funding seeks to ensure broader access and participation in USDA programs…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…Deputy Administrator of Specialty Crops Programs, Sonia Jimenez has said the expectation is that by sometime in the middle of 2022, SCION will be complete and put to full use….
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…reliance framework provides opportunities for collaborators to jointly identify food safety needs and build upon work already conducted through other regulatory programs. Through the agreements, a more exact national regulatory…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…in agricultural research and innovation, but that position is at risk if we do not make key investments in research and education programs.” The Democrats also note that the funding…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…working with partners to address groundwater over-use through a $10 million grant. The project will also include the development of educational programs and Extension efforts to support sustainable groundwater management….
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…Programs Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Continuing Resolution Includes Disaster Relief for Agriculture
…is good news for the family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. In addition to keeping federal programs funded, the CR includes critical relief to farmers and ranchers for disaster recovery,”…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…programs to help growers adapt to the regulation. “There’s new funding available for fleet expansion. This is to add to the existing fleet of chipping equipment,” said Roseman. “This is…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…meal programs. The funding will help support the procurement of agricultural commodities and help USDA carry out efforts to provide healthy meals to students. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…“USDA is committed to advancing equity throughout the Department.” The Equity Commission will advise the Ag Secretary by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that contribute to barriers…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the ag retailer of the future has an opportunity to earn more income from precision agronomy services and emerging sustainability management programs….
NASDA Outlines Priorities During 2021 Annual Meeting
…Glenn noted that state departments of agriculture play a critical role in implementing federal programs. During the meeting, NASDA members adopted an action item supporting a more robust emergency food…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…comprehensive and effective school feeding programs worldwide. The United States, led by USDA, is also supporting the global Food is Never Waste Coalition, and reaffirming its commitment to reducing food…
USDA to Host Virtual Data Users’ Meeting
…program changes with the public and to solicit input on the programs. The event is organized by NASS in cooperation with the World Agricultural Outlook Board, Farm Service Agency, Economic…