The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) worked to ensure the viability of American ag exports amidst a challenging year. Adjustments to normal operation, particularly in foreign…
Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program
…full report below. Federal Judge Rejects USDA Changes to H-2A Program Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue work their work to reduce food waste. The agreement reaffirms the initiatives put forth in the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Federal Interagency Strategy….
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA invested a record $40 billion in rural communities in 2020,” USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand said in a press release….
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
American agriculture relies heavily on the country’s highway system, according to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A recent report shows that the agricultural sector is the single…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
Conservation work in California continued in 2020 despite the variety of challenges that were presented throughout the year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking a step toward refining the regulatory framework that dictates the genetic engineering of animals. USDA is seeking public feedback as the agency…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue their work to reduce food waste. The agreement reaffirms the initiatives put forth in the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Federal Interagency Strategy….
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…measurements will be coupled with USDA’s areas of expertise. USDA’s vast knowledge of agricultural systems and resource conservation will help to apply NASA research and development to the ag sector….
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…Technology, and their project partner USDA-NRCS California. Listen to the radio report below. Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that incentive payments for certain practices will be increasing. For land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), USDA’s Farm Service…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the World Ag Expo Top Ten Product winners, USDA-NRCS…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…on USDA-NRCS YouTube Channel. Listen to the radio report below. Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…