…were included in USDA’s Market Facilitation Program, which provides financial relief for U.S. commodities hurt by the Chinese tariffs. 2025 Goals Pave Road to Success King updated attendees on the industry’s…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a significant reduction to its production estimate for the 2019-2020 domestic cotton crop, the export market appears to remain strong for U.S. cotton. …
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for input on its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS will make more than $1 billion available for producers in fiscal…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
…risk of ASF and other FADs and to protect the rural economy from a devastating outbreak. We also thank the USDA and Customs and Border Protection for all they have…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding about $12.5 million in grants to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for private lands conservation. The funding…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA helping a dozen California agribusinesses reduce their energy…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
Alfalfa growing in a field. ARS scientists have developed an alfalfa seed coating that works against several soilborne plant pathogens. Photo by Deborah Samac (USDA/ARS) — Alfalfa is often called…
Industries Anxiously Watching China Relations This Weekend
…as an industry, it’s important to keep providing information to USDA and trade negotiators about the impact this is having on our industry.” Industries Anxiously Watching China Relations This Weekend About…
Seven Trade Missions to Expand Ag Exports Planned for 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be embarking on a record, SEVEN agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to foster trade relationships and diversify export opportunities for America’s farmers and…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA Rural Development Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
New Signup Deadline Is December 20 (USDA/FSA) — Due to the prolonged and extensive impacts of weather events this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…compete on a level playing field.” “Beef is derived from cattle—period,” Senator Fischer said. “Under USDA, beef undergoes a rigorous inspection and labeling process, but plant-based protein products that mimic…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
Secretary Perdue on USMCA Agreement (USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Speaker of the House Nancy…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
A new strawberry cultivar, Keepsake, is the first resulting from an increased effort by the Agricultural Research Service to develop strawberries with improved shelf life. (USDA/ARS) — A new strawberry…