…using a new streamlined process. The American-grown products that will be purchased will be provided to families in need through USDA’s nutrition assistance programs. “USDA is taking a more proactive…
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
…USDA officials at the negotiating table with the U.S. and China, calling them the “experts and advocates” for American agriculture. The other key aspect Farmers for Free Trade hopes to…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
Not a Food Safety Concern The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease in a small flock…
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
…US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes that came about as a result of the Bipartisan Budget Act that was passed by Congress in February. Several informational meetings were held…
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
…needed. China and the U.S. put the trade war tariffs on hold, for now, as the two sides are negotiating. Speaking at the ONE18: The Alltech Ideas Conference, USDA Undersecretary…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…down to the pump. Water hammer effect in action at the supply reservoir. Overflow water from the pump does not go to waste. Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
Missouri Cattlemen’s Fake Meat Bill Passes
…substitutes by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Missouri Cattlemen’s, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association believe USDA is “best-placed to ensure food safety and accurate labeling of these products.”…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…takes all of us working together.” To learn more about organics, visit the USDA organic website www.usda.gov/organic, or the NRCS organic website www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
Agri View: Crop Prospects
Everett Griner talks about the USDA forecast changes for the southeast in today’s Agri View. Everett gives his outlook of the report for the southeast, and his predictions of what…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs has been eliminated. Congress included this repeal in the…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Association, Vancouver, Wash. Learn more about upcoming USDA trade missions and how they open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters by visiting https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions and following FAS on Twitter @USDAForeignAg….
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program now runs until May 31, 2018. Under the program, which…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…that the program would unfairly benefit larger farms, processors, and retailers. USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has indicated now that the rulemaking has been terminated it allows USDA to “engage fully…