Strawberries farm in Chiangmai, Thailand. DepositPhotos image Two programs offered by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service provide resources for global development focus areas such as nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency. Rod Bain…
Finding Out What Farm Bill Programs Continue Operation
DepositPhotos image Most of USDA’s Farm Bill programs continue operation to year’s end if new legislation is not passed, however, some expired on September 30th. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
…part of USDA’s ongoing effort to make farm loan programs more accessible and supportive. USDA encourages farmers to reach out to their local Farm Service Agency for more information on…
Wide Disparity in Latest Topsoil Moisture Condition Report
DepositPhotos image A wide range of climate conditions across the continental U.S. results in some large changes in USDA’s topsoil moisture condition report. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
USDA Seeks U.S. Food Producers for Virtual Trade Event
…companies producing consumer-oriented foods, including organic and gluten-free products, are encouraged to apply by the October 7, 2024 deadline. For more information, interested producers can contact the USDA at virtualtradeevents@usda.gov….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the USDA Forest Service have announced nearly $31 million in grant funds through the 2024 Inflation Reduction…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie discusses the support and aid available from the USDA for agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Bonnie emphasizes the USDA’s commitment to assisting farmers through streamlined…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…will go up in coming weeks as more damage is assessed. The USDA is working closely with state officials to evaluate the total impact and provide assistance to affected farmers….
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…your damn tractor.” Collaboration with the USDA has been a key focus for the DOJ, especially in enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act. Kanter highlighted recent enforcement actions aimed at…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…Lombard, an epidemiologist from Colorado State University working with the USDA, has been conducting investigations to help uncover the virus’s pathways. While he has made strides in Michigan, he is…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
…Zhuang, UCCE Viticulture Advisor, and experts from USDA and UC Davis. Registration opens at 7:00 AM, with sessions running through the morning. Continuing education credits are available for participants. Online…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
Food Security is the measure of an individual’s ability to access food that is nutritious and sufficient in quantity. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking big…